DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans will be able to file their state tax returns this week, a Colorado Department of Revenue spokesperson told FOX31.

The International Revenue Service started accepting taxes on Jan. 27, but as of Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Revenue website for e-filing taxes still said 2024 tax return links for individual income tax, fiduciary income tax and business income tax are “coming soon.”

The delay had some residents frustrated, wondering when they could get filing done and when they would receive their state refunds.

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the department told FOX31 that it expects to start processing individual income taxes this week, and said an announcement will be made when processing begins.

Throughout the year, the Department of Revenue has worked tirelessly to implement 26 major changes to the tax code, including 14 new tax credits that save Coloradans and businesses money — all of which must be programmed into our tax processing system and thoroughly tested.

We appreciate Coloradans patience — we know income tax refunds are important to hardworking Coloradans, many of whom need them to help make ends meet. We are taking lessons learned from this iteration so that we can be as efficient as possible next year.”

Colorado Department of Revenue spokesperson

While it is later than federally, it has not been rare for the state to start processing taxes in February in recent years. Last year, Coloradans were able to file 2023 state taxes in mid-February.

What to know when filing taxes

The process of filing income taxes varies by state, but the deadline for both federal and state taxes this year is April 15.

Coloradans must take an extra step to claim Taxpayer Bill of Rights or TABOR refunds. Depending on income, Coloradans filing 2024 taxes can expect to get anywhere from $177 to $565 back.

See more on FOX31’s full guide to filing 2024 taxes in Colorado.