Finance & Economy
Markets, local banking, and the economic forces moving Colorado forward.
Colorado Retailers Brace for Shifting Consumer Spending
Colorado retailers are adjusting strategies as consumer spending patterns shift, with shoppers favoring value-focused purchases over discretionary spending.
Colorado Renewable Energy Investment Reaches New Milestone
Colorado has reached a new milestone in renewable energy investment, with wind and solar projects now representing a majority of new generation capacity.
Denver Office Vacancy Rates Show Signs of Stabilizing
Denver's office vacancy rate is showing early signs of stabilizing after several years of elevated vacancies following shifts to remote work.
Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Elite Nail and Spa
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
The Card Reader That's Always Down: A Payment Habit the IRS Is Watching | Fancy Nails
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
Sunshine Nail & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
Colorado Housing Authority Expands First-Time Buyer Program
Colorado's state housing authority is expanding its first-time homebuyer assistance program, adding funding as demand has outpaced available resources.
Fort Collins Startup Funding Rounds Pick Up Pace
Startup funding activity in Fort Collins has picked up pace, with several local companies closing funding rounds after a quieter couple of years.
AAA NAIL SALON & SPA: Half on the Check, Half in Cash — The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.