City of Commerce City, CO
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2023 Spring Tax Seminar
Are you a business owner, accountant or tax professional? Join the Commerce City’s Tax Division on Wednesday, April 19 for a free seminar on city Sales and Use Tax from 9 a.m. to noon.
This in-person seminar will allow tax representatives from Commerce City to answer your questions and provide guidance towards preparing your business’ city tax returns efficiently and effectively.
RSVP by Monday, April 17 with the Tax Division at salestax@c3gov.com or by calling 303-289-3628. Please request Spanish interpretation during RSVP if needed.
When: Wednesday, April 19 | 9 a.m. – noon
Where: Crestone Room at Bison Ridge Recreation Center
13905 E. 112th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022
Online Tax Filing Systems
Commerce City provides businesses two online tax filing system options: MUNIRevs (city portal) and SUTS (State's portal).
Please Note:
- Before you file your taxes, please visit the Business License page to review license requirements based on the location of your business.
- Commerce City does not require annual renewal of the general sales and use tax business license.
Sales Tax
In the city, the sales tax rate is 9.25%, broken out as follows:
| AREA | TAX RATE |
|---|---|
| Commerce City | 4.50% |
| Adams County | 0.75% |
| Scientific Cultural and Facilities District | 0.10% |
| Regional Transportation District | 1.00% |
| State of Colorado | 2.90% |
| TOTAL | 9.25% |
As a home rule municipality, Commerce City has a tax code for the administration of its sales and use tax.
- Sales and Use Tax Code & Regulations (Updated 12/7/2020)
- Sales and Use Tax Return - Instructions
- Sales and Use Tax Return - Excel Sheet
- Note: If you are having printing issues, save the filled out Excel sheet as a PDF and then print the PDF version
- Sales and Use Tax Return - PDF Version
Construction & Contractors
- Construction Industry Guide
- Construction Equipment Declaration
- Prepaid Tax Estimate Form (for contractors working on projects that do not require a city permit)
Resources
- Active Sales and Use Tax Accounts (Updated 03/08/2023)
- Affidavit of Exempt Sale
- Business Licensing
- Claim for Refund
- Property Address Lookup
- Voluntary Disclosure Guidelines and Agreement
- Rules Governing Finance Hearings (Updated 2/11/2022)
- Tax Compliance Guide Marijuana – Medical and Recreational Retail Sales