The Aurora Occupational Privilege Tax was repealed by Aurora effective Jan. 1, 2025. Beginning Jan. 1, employees working in Aurora will no longer have the $2 Aurora local tax withheld from their paychecks.
To maintain tax exempt status, employees must update their W-4 by Feb. 15. If the form is not updated by this date, the employee’s tax status will revert to the highest withholding status.
On Jan. 9, Employee Services will process minimum wage uploads to increase the pay rates of biweekly hourly employees who fall below Colorado’s new minimum wage of $14.81 per hour.
There’s more to taxable income than regular salary — awards, tuition assistance, gift cards and even some family benefit costs can be subject to tax. Remember: Any unpaid employee taxes are redirected to the unit — see how to query for these charges.
Some employees who use the Tuition Assistance Benefit for themselves or their dependents may be subject to taxation, which will be withheld from their paycheck in the coming months. Prepare for questions about additional taxes some employees may see in upcoming paychecks.
