Withholding
Withholding requirements
Employers should use the federal Form W-4 for payroll withholding.
Use the formula method for withholding.
Supplemental rate
4.4%
State Unemployment Insurance (SUI)
Wage base
$20,400
Contribuitions
The new employer rate is 1.70%.
Rate may vary with different industries.
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Labor
Minimum wage
$14.42, Tipped Employee Minimum Wage: $11.40
Termination Pay
When an employee voluntarily quits or resigns, they are to receive their wages and compensation, due and payable, upon the next regular payday. If terminated, an employee must receive all due wages immediately.
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New Hire Filing
Reporting deadline
Employers must report hiring, rehiring, and return to work within 20 days.
Reporting online
Reporting by mail
Colorado State Directory of New Hires
PO Box 13089
Sacramento, CA 95813-3089
Fax: 303-297-2595
New hire reporting form
Form W-4
Child Support
More information
The Family Support Registry
P.O. Box 2171
Denver, CO 80201-2171
Other
New employer registration
Local taxes
Several cities in Colorado have additional local taxes, including Aurora, Denver, Glendale, Greenwood Village, and Sheridan.
Reciprocal states
N/A
Disability insurance
Last Updated
12/19/2023
States
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