Sales/Use Tax Exemptions Eliminated in 2010
Recent legislative changes have eliminated the state sales and use tax exemption for certain items. These changes were developed by lawmakers to help balance Colorado’s budget. The following items must be taxed at the rate of 2.9 percent effective on the dates listed. Tax is remitted to the Colorado Department of Revenue. Click on the links here or the on the left side of this page for further details.
Effective May 1, 2010, candy and soft drinks, including candy and soft drinks sold in vending machines, are no longer exempt from Colorado sales/use tax.
Effective March 1, 2010, the following items are no longer exempt from Colorado sales/use tax.
• Energy used for industrial and other related purposes
• Standardized computer software
• Agricultural compounds and pesticides
• Materials used in direct mail advertising
• Sales by Out-of-State Retailers
Send questions regarding the legislation to edo@spike.dor.state.co.us