Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue 2024

How Much Does Colorado Make From Marijuana Tax

The data shows the amount of sales tax generated by marijuana businesses in Colorado.

What is the Tax Rate for Marijuana in Colorado?

  • 2.9% state sales tax on marijuana purchases in stores,
  • 15% state retail marijuana sales tax, and
  • 15% state retail marijuana excise tax on the wholesale transactions of retail marijuana.
Year Combined Annual Tax Received from Cannabis Sales in Colorado Total to Date
2014 $67,594,323 $67,594,323
2015 $130,411,173 $198,005,496
2016 $193,604,810 $391,610,306
2017 $247,368,473 $638,978,779
2018 $266,529,637 $905,508,416
2019 $302,458,426 $1,207,966,842
2020 $387,480,110 $1,595,446,952
2021 $423,486,053 $2,018,933,005
2022 $325,103,684 $2,344,036,689
2023 $274,121,043 $2,618,157,732

Source: Colorado Department of Revenue

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