Colorado DOR Mandates Electronic Payment of Retail Marijuana Sales Tax Returns

March 4, 2026, 9:45 PM UTC

The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) has mandated the electronic payment of retail marijuana sales tax returns. Retailers are required to submit payments electronically using any of the qualifying electronic payment methods, including the Revenue Online Direct Debit, E-Check, ACH Credit, Credit/Debit Card, and Cryptocurrency. A paper check or cash payment attracts a penalty of $50 or 5 percent of the tax, whichever is greater. [Colo. Dep’t of Revenue, Marijuana Sales Tax, 03/04/26]

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