Frequently Asked Questions
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Sales Tax - Special Events
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A special or multiple event license is for vendors that: - Have mobile activity (only or in addition to a retail location) and travel to different jurisdictions to do retail sales - Sell at only a limited number of events per yearSales Tax - Special Events
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Sales Tax - Special Events
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Sales Tax - Consumer
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Whenever there is a transfer of tangible personal property within Rio Blanco County.Sales Tax - Consumer
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Rio Blanco County opted exemptions are; gas, electricity, etc. for residential use; occasional sales by charitable organizations; farm equipment; school-related salesSales Tax - Consumer
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Sales Tax - Consumer
If the food items are purchased for home consumption, no State sales tax is collected, but 3.6% Rio Blanco County sales tax is due. Ready made food items for immediate consumption, such as food served at restaurants, convenience store, catered events or grocery prepared deli meals, are taxable at both State and County. Please contact us by telephone at (970) 878-9612 or by email at deb.morlan@rbc.us.
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If the delivery cost is separated on the invoice and there was a choice of the delivery method, delivery is non-taxable. If the delivery is included in the overall costs, and not separated on the invoice, or there was no choice of delivery, delivery is taxable.Sales Tax - Consumer
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Sales Tax - Consumer
All Rio Blanco County sales tax request for refunds are processed through the Colorado Department of Revenue. To request a refund, complete the DR0137 Claim for Refund. The form and all back-up documentation should be sent to:Department of Revenue Business Tax Accounting 1375 Sherman Street Room 208, Denver CO 80261. The Colorado Department of Revenue form may be accessed by clicking on this link: DR0137.
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By State Statue, all requests for refunds have a deadline of three years. This deadline is for both sales and use tax.Sales Tax - Consumer
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If you are State exempt because you are a government or charitable organization and the items you want to purchase are for the organization's own use, present a copy of the exemption certificate at the time of purchase.Sales Tax - Consumer
Sales Tax - Vendor
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Because the County is "Statutory" or "State Collected", all Rio Blanco County sales tax is remitted to the State and then passed on to the County under the State's sales tax number. The State's sales tax number is used as a reference whenever issues arise with the State.Sales Tax - Vendor
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For general information and links regarding the opening of a business in Rio Blanco County, please refer to theSales Tax - Vendor
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The Rio Blanco County Service Fee, also known as the Vendor's Fee, is three and thirty-three one hundredths percent (3.33%) for all Rio Blanco County sales tax filers who submit timely filed returns. It is not allowed on a delinquent return.Sales Tax - Vendor
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When a business is purchased within Rio Blanco County, sales tax is due on the tangible personal property that transferred in the purchase. Items such as desks, tables, tableware, equipment, and computers are some examples of taxable tangible property. To determine the value of the tangible personal property, refer to the sale contract.Sales Tax - Vendor
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When a business has a change of ownership, new State and County licenses must be applied for.Sales Tax - Vendor
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If the tangible personal property is inventory for resale it is exempt from sales tax. However, at the time of purchase, a copy of your State and County sales tax licenses must be presented.Sales Tax - Vendor
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No. The purpose of the Rio Blanco County sales tax license is to show the public that the business has the authority to collect and remit Rio Blanco County sales tax. It does not imply that a business has permission from Rio Blanco County to operate. It is the owner's responsibility to contact the various County departments or other jurisdictions to determine the legality of doing business.Sales Tax - Vendor
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For deliveries outside of Rio Blanco County, no County sales tax is collected.Sales Tax - Vendor
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The Rio Blanco County sales tax license expires at the end of each calendar year. It will renew automatically in January if your business is in good standing. However, it does become invalid if the business closes or ownership changes.Sales Tax - Vendor
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The easiest way to change an address is to call the office at 970-878-9610. You will need to provide your State sales tax number, your name and phone number, name of the business, and new address. A new license will be sent out with no fee. Be advised, we can only change the address in the Rio Blanco County sales tax system. The Colorado Department of Revenue, other taxing jurisdictions or other County departments, do not get this change and will have to be contacted separately.Sales Tax - Vendor
Sales Tax - Motor Vehicles
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A use tax is due at the time of registration because sales tax was not collected at the time of purchase. State Statutes give counties the authority to collect motor vehicle use tax.Sales Tax - Motor Vehicles
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All refunds of Motor Vehicle use tax have to go through the Rio Blanco County Clerk’s office. Complete the refund form and submit all documentation that supports your claim. Lack of documentation can delay the process and your refund.Sales Tax - Motor Vehicles
Sales Tax - Building Materials
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When a contractor/home owner purchases building material to be used in a licensed project, a copy of the RBC Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate should be presented to the vendor showing that a tax has already been paid or is going to be paid. State sales tax should always be paid, since it is never collected on a building permit.Sales Tax - Building Materials
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Sales Tax - Building Materials
If you a contractor building for an exempt organization, you should submit a DR0172 Contractor Application for Exemption Certificate. Once you receive the certificate from the State, present a copy to the Rio Blanco County Sales and Use Tax Department in conjunction with the building permit so no use tax is assessed. Also, when purchasing materials, give a copy to the vendor to exempt the purchase. The Exemption Certificate from the Department of Revenue is only valid for State and County taxes. If building or purchasing materials within a Town or City, please contact the jurisdiction to determine their exemption requirements.
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The exemption given in conjunction with the building permit is valid for all counties in Colorado except the City and County of Denver and the City and County of Broomfield. If you present a copy of your building permit and/ or your Use Tax Certificate at the time of purchase, you will be exempt from any local sales tax.Sales Tax - Building Materials
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The use tax was put in place because many materials are not available in our county. This means many contractors and consumers have to purchase in other jurisdictions. Even though we may lose the sale, with a use tax at least we can retain the sales tax revenue for our own jurisdiction. And most of the other jurisdictions have a higher tax rate, so on larger projects, it will save you quite a bit of money.Sales Tax - Building Materials
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With a lump sum contractor, where there is no breakdown of labor and material, use a 50-50 breakdown. You can ask you subcontractor to provide the actual breakdown to you or they can email or fax it directly to the Sales and Use Tax office.Sales Tax - Building Materials