Sales/Use Tax Information

When did the City of Evans start self-collection of sales tax?

 City of Evans began self-collection of sales tax January 1, 2011.

 

What is Evans sales tax rate?

The total sales tax rate in the City is currently 6.4%. This rate is made up of the following components:
Evans 3.5%
State of Colorado 2.9%
Total 6.4%


Where do I file my Sales Tax Returns?

Effective January 1, 2011 the City of Evans will begin collecting the 3.5% local sales tax directly from businesses. Do not send the City of Evans 3.5% sales tax to the State of Colorado for any transaction conducted after December 31, 2010. The majority of home rule cities in Colorado collect their sales tax directly as opposed to utilizing the services of the State of Colorado and Evans is making this change in the best interest of the City.

You must register your business with the City of Evans and the Colorado Department of Revenue. Once you have registered your business, a City of Evans business license and tax return will be mailed to you.

Please remit the City of Evans sales and use tax to:
Sales Tax Division
Dept. 2324
Denver, CO 80291-2324

To obtain forms from the Colorado Department of Revenue, click on the link at the bottom of the page.

When do I charge customers the City sales tax?

The City sales tax is imposed on all sales (including food), leases or rentals of items sold in or delivered to Evans. Certain services such as cable TV, telephone, gas and electricity are also taxable. Professional services such as legal, advertising and accounting services are generally not taxable.

What if I deliver the item/service to an address located outside of the City limits?

You should contact the City where the item is delivered to determine if you need to collect that city's tax.