a�?Basica�? Sales Tax Rules

sellingproductsProduct sales are subject to sales tax assessment while service sales are not as required by Colorado state and certain local taxing agencies. See the Colorado sales & use tax general information & reference guide.

Example a�� business operating within Fort Collins city limits

  • Sell & ship product to customer residing in Fort Collins a�� charge State, County & City sales tax (6.7%)
  • Sell & ship product to customer residing in Loveland a�� charge State & County sales tax (3.7%)
  • Sell & ship product to customer residing in Denver a�� charge State sales tax (2.9%)
  • Sell & ship product to out-of-state customer a�� do not charge any sales tax (0%)
  • Customer picks up product at your place of business a�� charge State, County & City sales tax (6.7%)
  • Sell and hand-deliver product to customer a�� must determine applicability of a�?home citya�? rules (TBD%)

Permanent Applications:

Critical Concept a�� Your business is a conduit for sales tax purposes as you collect it from your customers and then remit it to the government agencies. Ita��s not your money so avoid the delusion of riches and consider reporting and remitting as frequently as possible, such as monthly.

Caveat – Please contact your legal, business and tax advisors to determine appropriate compliance with federal, state and local law and related filing requirements for your particular business.

Disclaimer – Advice, instruction and forms provided above are for illustrative purposes only and are offered as a public service without representation or warranty and is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purposes of constructing unlawful acts under federal and state law or avoiding penalty under the internal revenue code.