Sales Tax Calculator, Colorado
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Colorado has the lowest state sales tax rate in the US at just 2.9%. However, local taxes can push the combined rate to 11.2% in Denver and other cities. Colorado's tax system is uniquely complex, with hundreds of independent taxing jurisdictions each setting their own rates.
Colorado's state rate is low, but local jurisdiction taxes vary widely. Denver's combined rate is 8.81%.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Colorado
What is the Colorado sales tax rate?↓
Colorado has a 2.9% state sales tax, the lowest state rate in the US. However, local city, county, and special district taxes can add significantly. Denver's combined rate is 8.81%. Boulder is 9.045%. Fort Collins is 7.55%. Colorado has over 700 taxing jurisdictions, making it one of the most complex sales tax states.
Why is Colorado sales tax so complicated?↓
Colorado is a "home rule" state, which means cities and counties have significant authority to set their own sales tax rates independently of the state system. Many home rule cities (like Denver and Boulder) administer their own sales tax separately from the Colorado Department of Revenue, requiring businesses to register and file with multiple agencies.
What is exempt from Colorado sales tax?↓
Colorado exempts most food for home consumption (groceries) from the state 2.9% sales tax, though some local jurisdictions still tax food. Prescription drugs and certain medical equipment are also exempt. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable. Services are generally not subject to Colorado sales tax.
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