topic Can son claim COlorado Sales Tax (TABOR) refund by filing his own return? in State tax filing

Can son claim COlorado Sales Tax (TABOR) refund by filing his own return?

SFCO — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:51:52 GMT

I have a 33 year old disabled son. He is claimed as a dependent on my return and I provide 100% of his support. I started a separate return for him in TurboTax just for him and told TT that he is a dependent on someone else's return and has no income; it appears to (correctly?) create a state return with the $800 refund. I think this is correct but don't know how to check? Also, does he need to file a zero dollar Federal return?

Thanks for any help you can give.

Re: Can son claim COlorado Sales Tax (TABOR) refund by filing his own return?

JohnW152 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:35:28 GMT

Your son is eligible for the $800 TABOR credit, based on what you describe.

According to the Colorado Department of Revenue's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) Information page, a Colorado resident can:

File a 2023 DR 0104 by April 15, 2024, if you:
- Were at least 18 years old when the tax year began,
- Do not have a Colorado income tax liability,
- Are not claiming a refund of wage withholding, and
- Are not otherwise required to file a Colorado return because you have no federal filing requirement.
File a 2023 DR 0104 by October 15, 2024, if you:
- Have a Colorado income tax liability,
- Claim a refund of wage withholding, or
- Are required to file a Colorado return because you are required to file a federal return.

Note that your son will need to file his state return by April 15th.

There's no apparent need for him to file a federal return, but see the TurboTax Help article Do I need to file a federal return this year? for more information.

Re: Can son claim COlorado Sales Tax (TABOR) refund by filing his own return?

SFCO — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:14:59 GMT

Thank you very much for the info!

Re: Can son claim COlorado Sales Tax (TABOR) refund by filing his own return?

SFCO — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:52:20 GMT

Also, sorry if this is a silly question but does he have to also file a $0 Federal return?

Thanks.

Re: Can son claim COlorado Sales Tax (TABOR) refund by filing his own return?

TomK2023 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:22:36 GMT

No, your son does not need to file a Federal tax return.