Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024
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| Rtd Greater Denver | 1.0% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
| Scientific & Cultural Fac.(cd) | 0.1% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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| Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 8.0% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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| Economic sales nexus threshold | $500,000 | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
| Transactions threshold | N/A | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
| Sales tax return filing due date | 30th of the month following the reporting period. | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
The statewide state sales tax rate in Colorado is 2.9%, but since the Rtd Greater Denver tax is 1%, Arapahoe County tax is 0.25%, Scientific & Cultural Fac.(cd) tax is 0.1%, and the city-specific tax 3.75%, the minimum sales tax rate for Aurora is 8.2%.
How to calculate your sales tax rate
Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.
Looking for help calculating your sales tax? Contact us today to book a free consultation!What is nexus?
In Aurora businesses must understand “nexus” to determine their tax obligations. Nexus refers to the connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a state. This concept became even more important after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which allowed states to require sales tax collection based on economic activity rather than just a physical presence.
Specific sales tax rules for Aurora
The Occupational Privilege Tax will be repealed effective January 1, 2025, following the passage of Ordinance 2022-77. Businesses must continue to collect and pay this tax until the repeal date. The repeal will be implemented unless altered by future City Council decisions, and updates will be provided as the date approaches to inform businesses and individuals about the impact and necessary actions.The Lodger’s Tax exemption, effective June 1, 2021, now clarifies that it only applies to individuals, not businesses. A business renting a room for over 29 consecutive days cannot claim the exemption. The exemption is valid only if a natural person occupies the room for the specified period.Effective December 1, 2019, cigarettes are subject to sales tax, eliminating their previous exemption. Retailers must collect the City of Aurora’s sales tax rate of 3.75% on cigarettes and remit it with their regular sales and use tax filings.
Services
Typically not taxable unless they are associated with the sale of taxable goods, recreational activities, or the repair and maintenance of taxable items.
Goods
Most physical items, including appliances, cars, furniture, sporting equipment, and electronics, are subject to sales tax.
Clothing
Generally taxable.
Electronics
Taxable.
SaaS
Not taxable because it is classified as a service.
Digital Products
Generally not taxable if delivered electronically.
Software
Taxable when prewritten or downloaded.
Freight/Shipping
Shipping charges are taxable unless stated separately on the invoice.
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