Sales Tax

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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:

1. Valid email address
2. City of Fort Collins sales tax license number
3. Business zip code
4. Business type (e.g. corporation)

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. Please refer to the Guide and Application.

• Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate Guide (PDF)
• Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate Application (PDF)

Notice Of Vendor Fee Elimination

The Fort Collins City Council approved the elimination of the Vendor Fee (Retailer Fee) in November 2009. The fee rate change is effective for taxes collected on or after January 1, 2010.

Beginning with the January 2010 return (due on February 20, 2010), the Retailer Fee will not be allowed. The 2010 tax returns will have the change noted on Line 8 of the form. Please make sure that any returns filed by a tax service correctly reflect the elimination of the retailer fee.

This is not a decrease in the City's sales tax rate. The rate for taxable items remains at 3.0% and the rate for grocery food for home consumption is 2.25%.

Sales and Use Tax 101

215 N. Mason Street, Community Room

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