Question:
My spouse/child is out of the country on military orders;
can I file and sign the Colorado income tax return for them?
In order for a
spouse or parent to file and sign an income tax return for a taxpayer
who is out of the country, that taxpayer must have authorized someone
else to file their return for them through a power of attorney, Form DR
0145. The military power of attorney form cannot be accepted for income
tax purposes.
Colorado law allows military and
support personnel stationed in a combat zone as declared by the
president to postpone filing and paying state income taxes until 180
days after their assignment in the combat zone ends. Interest and
penalty are deferred during this period. If the return indicates that
the taxpayer owes additional money, it is advisable to pay that money on
their behalf through Revenue Online or by using Form DR 158-I, Extension Payment Voucher, to
eliminate any possible penalty and interest that would otherwise be due.
For Further Information:
FYI Income 21
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