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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