Colorado Code § 44-30-603

Violations of taxation provisions - penalties
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(1) Any person who:
(a) Makes any false or fraudulent return in attempting to defeat or evade the tax imposed
by this article 30 commits a class 5 felony and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-
401;
(b) Fails to pay tax due under this article 30 within thirty days after the date the tax
becomes due commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-
1.3-501;
(c) Fails to file a return required by this article 30 within thirty days after the date the
return is due commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-
1.3-501;
(d) Violates either subsection (1)(b) or (1)(c) of this section two or more times in any
twelve-month period commits a class 5 felony and shall be punished as provided in section 18-
1.3-401;
(e) Willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or advises the preparation or
presentation under or in connection with any matter arising under any title administered by the
commission or a return, affidavit, claim, or other document that is fraudulent or is false as to any
material fact, whether or not the falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person
authorized or required to present the return, affidavit, claim, or document commits a class 5
felony and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401.
(2) For purposes of this section, "person" includes corporate officers having control or
supervision of, or responsibility for, completing tax returns or making payments pursuant to this
article 30.

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