Gasoline and Special Fuel Distributors
Colorado excise tax is collected on motor fuels [gasoline, gasohol, Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), diesel (special fuel)]. The tax rate for gasoline, gasohol, and MTBE is 0.22 a gallon. The special fuel (diesel and kerosene) tax rate is 0.205 per gallon. Aviation fuel taxes are collected on aviation gasoline (0.06 per gallon) and aviation jet fuel (0.04 per gallon). The tax is due and collected at the wholesale level when fuel is acquired at the terminal or imported into Colorado for gasoline, aviation and special fuel products.
Any person who acts as a distributor, supplier, importer, exporter, blender, or carrier of fuel in this state must be licensed as such. For definitions of these terms see Publication FYI Excise 5, Fuel Distributor Application, Licensing and Reporting Requirements .
To Apply for a Fuel License
You must complete a Fuel Distributor/Contract Carrier Application (DR 7064) . Please refer to Fuel Distributors License Checklist (DR0214) when applying for a Fuel License to ensure that your application is not missing any information. We strongly recommend that you use this document to aid you in completing the application packet.
All information requested on the application must be provided. License fees are $10 per application and $5 for each additional location. An original bond must be included with the application and fees in order for the application to be reviewed and approved. To review, process, and issue your license can take up to four to six weeks, so you should plan accordingly to have a license when you start your business. Also, the Surety Bond Application Form (DR 7065) must be included with application for license.
Changes in Ownership
If the ownership is a change other than stocks of a publicly traded company, a new application must be submitted. If the change in ownership requires a new federal identification number (FEIN), a new application must be filed with the Colorado Department of Revenue. Any person acquiring a ten per cent equity holding in a company or any change in ownership or equity within a twelve month period will require written notification to the Department of Revenue within 30 days. Any person who ceases to be a distributor, supplier, importer, exporter, blender, or carrier must notify the executive director of the Department of Revenue in writing by letter of the discontinuance, sale, or transfer at the time it takes place. All licenses shall be surrendered to the executive director at that time.
All licensed distributors must collect, report, and remit the "Environmental Response Surcharge Fee" to the Colorado Department of Revenue. Please see FYI Excise 11, Environmental Response Surchargefor requirements and reporting for more information.