Enlarge image | DR 0252 (02/15/22) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Denver CO 80261-0013 =DO=NOT=SEND= (303) 238-SERV (7378) Tax.Colorado.gov Consumer Use Tax Return Instructions General Information Amended Returns Consumer use tax must be paid by Colorado businesses Amended returns can only be filed by paper return by and individuals for purchases that did not include Colorado checking the amended return box on the form. A separate sales tax or when inventory acquired at wholesale is used by amended return must be filed for each period. The amended the business, instead of being sold to customers. return must show all lines as corrected, not merely the difference(s). The amended return replaces the original in Businesses that owe use tax must report and pay the its entirety. applicable tax with a Consumer Use Tax Return and, if applicable, the RTA Consumer Use Tax Return (DR 0251). Credit for tax paid to another state A purchaser liable for use tax on tangible personal property The due date for businesses depends upon the amount of is allowed a credit for any legally imposed sales or use taxes use tax owed. If the business accrues less than $300 of total the purchaser paid in another state for the same property. consumer use tax over the course of the year, a return must Credit is not allowed if the tax paid to the other state was be filed and paid by January 20th of the following year. If the not legally due under the laws of that state. The credit may cumulative use tax due at the end of any month is in excess be claimed on line 4 of the Consumer Use Tax Return. The of $300, the business must file a return by the 20th day of credit must first be applied against any Colorado use tax the following month. due, and any unused portion of the credit is then applied Individuals that owe use tax must report and pay their against any local use taxes due. consumer use tax by April 15th. Individuals can also report Penalty and Interest and pay with the Consumer Use Tax Reporting Schedule If the tax is not paid by the applicable due date, penalty and (DR 104US) as an attachment to their Colorado Individual interest is due. The penalty is 10% of the tax plus 0.5% of the Income Tax Return (DR 104). tax for each month the tax remains unpaid, not to exceed a The Department administers use taxes for RTD, CD and total of 18%. Interest is calculated from the due date until the RTA’s. However, the Department does not administer any date the tax is paid. city or county use taxes. RTA use tax is reported on the RTA See Part 4: Filing , Remittance & Recordkeeping in the Consumer Use Tax Return (DR 0251). Colorado Consumer Use Tax Guide for additional penalty Additional Resources and interest information. Additional guidance and filing information can be found online at If you cannot file through Revenue Online, complete this Tax.Colorado.gov. These resources include: return in its entirety and mail with payment to: ● Colorado Consumer Use Tax Guide ● The Customer Contact Center, which can be contacted Colorado Department of Revenue at (303) 238-7378. Denver, CO 80261-0013 Electronic Filing Retain a copy of this return for your records. Information Individuals and businesses can report and pay consumer use tax and applicable RTA consumer use taxes electronically at Colorado.gov/RevenueOnline. For Consumer Use Tax Returns filed online, applicable RTA Consumer Use Taxes are included with the electronic return and a separate DR 0251 is not required. Form Instructions In preparing a consumer use tax return, include all identifying information (such as names and account number), the period and due date, and information about purchases in order to calculate the tax due. |
Enlarge image | DR 0252 (02/15/22) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Denver CO 80261-0013 *170252==19999* (303) 238-SERV (7378) Tax.Colorado.gov Page 1 of 2 Consumer Use Tax Return Purchaser Business Name Street Address City State ZIP Code County Phone Signed under penalty Signature of perjury in the second degree. 0370-103 If out-of-state taxpayer, provide Colorado address City State ZIP Code Date (MM/DD/YY) Acct. Number Period Covered (MM/YY-MM/YY) — Location/Juris Code FEIN SSN Mark here if this is an Amended Return CD RTD State 1. Taxable amount (total purchases from lines 1a and 1b of the Purchase Invoice Detail on page 2 of this form.) 00 00 00 2a. Less Amount of Purchase From Purchase Invoice Detail On Which Tax Has Been Paid 00 00 00 2b. Taxable Amount (Line 1 Minus 2a) 00 00 00 .001 .010 .029 3. Tax Rate 4. Less Tax Credit (See Instructions) 00 00 00 (5-3) (5-4) (5-5) 5. Net Tax Due 00 00 00 (6-3) (6-4) (6-5) 6. Penalty 00 00 00 (7-3) (7-4) (7-5) 7. Interest & Penalty-Interest 00 00 00 8. TOTAL each column: 00 00 00 The State may convert your check to a one-time electronic banking transaction. Your bank account may be debited as early as the same day received by the State. If converted, your check will not be returned. If your check is rejected due to insufficient or uncollected funds, the Department of Revenue may collect the payment amount directly from your bank account electronically. 9. Total Amount Owed Paid by EFT (355) (add line 8 of each column, enter total.) $ |
Enlarge image | DR 0252 (02/15/22) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Denver CO 80261-0013 *170252==29999* (303) 238-SERV (7378) Tax.Colorado.gov Page 2 of 2 Consumer Use Tax Purchase Invoice Detail Name Account Number 1a. Purchase invoices covering the tangible property included in this return. Attach a separate sheet of paper if necessary. Invoice Date Name of Vendor Address Amount 1b. Total from attachments 00 |