DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans who missed the April 15 deadline to file their 2023 state taxes or claim their Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, TABOR, refund are not immediately out of luck.

The TABOR refund comes after filing your Colorado income taxes, but it doesn’t always come automatically and must be claimed.

Taxpayers should have filed a 2023 DR 0104 by the April 15, 2024 deadline. But if you missed the deadline, it’s not too late to claim the $800 credit.

It’s not even too late to file your state taxes, but late filers could face a penalty.

What to do if you miss the TABOR claim deadline

Last month, Daniel Carr with the Colorado Department of Revenue told FOX31 that taxpayers who didn’t file for their TABOR refund can file an amended return and claim their TABOR refund up until the October extension deadline in most cases.

Amending a return can be done online, even if you originally filed on paper. If you cannot amend it online, you can file the DR 0104X.

For those who don’t plan to file an amended return claim, Carr said it will roll over and be refunded the next fiscal year.

What to do if you miss the deadline to file Colorado taxes

If you missed the April 15 deadline to file your 2023 Colorado state taxes, the Colorado Department of Revenue says you can take advantage of the state’s automatic extension. This will give you another six months to file by the Oct. 16 extension deadline.

Late filers do not need to fill out any forms for an extension.

If you are due a refund, you will not be penalized for filing late. However, the automatic extension does not apply when it comes to paying the due taxes.

If you owe Colorado state income tax, 90% of what you owe must have been paid by April 15 to avoid penalties. Remaining balances as of the deadline are subject to interest, according to the Department of Revenue.

Turbo Tax says it is better to file late than never and you can minimize penalties by filing as soon as possible.