Hey Colorado, did you fill out your ballot yet?
Here's what Free State Colorado recommends and why.
Let me know what you think!
Link to election videos and a downloadable pdf of this guide below:
I think we ought to eliminate the capital gains tax altogether.
Think about it: what’s the actual purpose of this tax?
It’s designed to raise government revenue from profitable investments, but when the rate climbs as high as 32% to 37%, it’s no longer just a small cut. It becomes a major gouge into your returns.
With taxes that high, investors don’t just pay more, they actively avoid triggering taxable events. They shift to derivatives and other complex vehicles to minimize exposure. That kind of avoidance isn't healthy for the economy.
Instead of punishing investment, we should reduce the capital gains tax. Lower rates encourage more trading and investment activity. Ironically, this can increase overall tax revenue, because there's more economic movement.
Personally, I would support a flat capital gains tax of 10%, applied only to gains above a threshold, say, $50,000.
This approach would reward serious long-term investors, promote growth, and keep innovation alive.
Capital gains represent growth and investment, exactly the kind of behavior we should be encouraging, not taxing into the ground.
There are smarter ways to fund government without stifling economic creativity.
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