Organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under 501(c)(3) will generally be approved for a sales tax certificate of exemption in Colorado. To find the identification number of a Colorado charitable organization, use the Charity Lookup Tool or visit the Colorado Secretary of State's Office website.

States are free to provide exemptions to state and local governments. Not all states provide an exemption for sales to themselves. Government contractors may also qualify for exemptions. States are free to choose whether to tax non-profit organizations and charitable organizations.

A parcel of land that was used the previous two years and is presently used as a farm or a ranch, or is being restored through conservation practices. Such land must have been classified or eligible for classification as agricultural land during the 10 years preceding the year of assessment.

Sales Tax Exemptions in Colorado The state exempts groceries, prescription drugs, and certain medical devices from the general sales tax. In addition, any leases of tangible property with terms of three years or less are also considered to be exempt from taxation.

To apply for this certificate with Colorado, use the Application for Sales Tax Exemption for Colorado Organization (DR 0715). No fee is required for this exemption certificate and it does not expire. All valid non-profit state exemption certificates start with the numbers 98 or 098.

The property owner must be at least 65 years old and have owned and occupied the property as his or her primary residence for the 10 years immediately preceding the assessment date.

In general, any retailer making sales in Colorado is required to collect the applicable state and state- administered local sales taxes. The requirement to collect tax applies whether the sale is made at a retailer location in Colorado or delivered to the customer at a location in Colorado.