Colorado Cattlemen's Association
Information for Landowners
Whether you are a current landowner with our organization or just interested in learning about conservation easements, then this page is for you. We look forward to getting to know you and to help you with whatever you may need. You might also want to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page which addresses general questions, property management issues and financial/tax information.
If you are a landowner going through the process of an easement, we have several resources listed below for your review. CCALT would love to talk to you so please feel free to give us a call if you need more information. We also have many different publications for you to look through and print out if you would like.
You might also like to read what a landowner who has gone through the entire process thinks about placing a conservation easement on a ranch. The Hoffner's have created a website that talks about what it was like to work with our organization and what it took to protect the Crosby Creek Ranch. Click here if you would like to visit their website.
Getting Started
Conservation easements have many steps and will vary from project to project. We have outlined some general information for you, but we feel that speaking with landowners one on one is the best way to proceed if someone is interested in placing a conservation easement on your property. We pride ourselves in our relationships with our landowners and feel that getting to know you is an important step before proceeding with an easement. Once you review the information below, feel free to contact us with more detailed questions.
CCALT Process for Easements
CCALT has developed a process to ensure that every conservation project meets national standards. We are committed to making this process as easy as possible for the landowner. It has been our experience that the most successful projects are a result of significant cooperation between the landowner and the land trust.
Once you review this information please give us a call and we can discuss how we can get started on an easement that will work best for you and your family. Click on the link below and a word file will open. Feel free to print it out and give us a call if you have any questions.
2011 - 2013 Tax Credit Procedures
The procedures for claiming a State conservation easement tax credit have changed as of January 1, 2011. We have listed several resources below that will help to explain these changes and help you to navigate through this new process.
Step by Step Guide for Landowners Claiming Conservation Easements
State Tax Credit Tracking Website
Resources for Landowners
CCALT knows how important it is for you to have trustworthy and hardworking folks working with you to get your conservation easement in place. These are just a few that we would recommend. Click on the link below and a word file will open. Feel free to print out this list and use it for whatever you might need.
CCALT 1299 Form
CCALT is making our Form 1299 available. All landowners who completed an easement with CCALT last year will need to file this form along with their tax return. Please click on the link below for a pdf of this document.
Tax Credit Broker Information
Colorado has one of the most innovative tax incentives for land conservation in the country. You likely have created or will create a Colorado State Income tax credit through the finalization of your easement. Depending on the Conservation Easement appraisal, the amount of the credit can range up to $375,000 on an annual basis. Unlike a tax deduction, the credits can be used to directly offset Colorado income taxes or can be sold to another Colorado taxpayer at a slight discount. Many landowners have asked CCALT how they can find buyers for these transferable credits. Because of these numerous requests, we have established a list of recommended tax credit brokers. Please click on the list below for the tax credit broker information.