Sales Tax
Spotlights
New Solicitation Regulations
New regulations define how, if, and when companies can sell their products door to door. To prevent solicitation at your door, post a "No Solicitation" sign or sign up for our No Solicitation list.
Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate Program
Purchasers of qualifying manufacturing equipment can apply directly to the City of Fort Collins Finance Department for a refund of a portion of the use tax paid to the City in 2011. Please refer to the Guide for additional information.
A Guide to the Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate Program (PDF 39KB)
2011 Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate Application (PDF 13KB)
Tax Rate Changed
In response to voter approval, a .85% increase in the sales and use tax rate went into effect on January 1, 2011. The increase does not apply to food for home consumption; therefore, those items will continue to be taxed at the rate of 2.25%. In addition, use tax remitted on manufacturing equipment eligible for the use tax rebate program will continue to be taxed at a rate of 3.0%. All other taxable items will be taxed at a rate of 3.85%.
All businesses need to update their system to reflect the new rate.
File a Zero Return Online
The City of Fort Collins is now offering the ability to file a zero return on-line. If your company does not owe any sales or use tax, you can file your return through our website. You will need the following information in order to set up an on-line account:
- Valid email address
- City of Fort Collins sales tax license number
- Business zip code
- Business type (e.g. corporation)
Sales and Use Tax 101
Friday, May 18, 2012, 10:30, 215 N. Mason, Community Room
Friday, July 13, 2012, 10:30, 215 N. Mason, Training Room 2E
This class is designed to provide information on sales and use tax in the City of Fort Collins. It will be presented at a broad level allowing for specific questions to be addressed. Anyone currently engaged in business, or planning to be engaged in business, or anyone just wanting more information on sales and use tax are encouraged to attend. Not sure if you are engaged in business? Come to the class and find out!
To attend you must register by calling (970) 221-6780.