Colorado sales tax rules
Quick answer
Colorado charges a 2.9% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Colorado treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Colorado?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Colorado state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Colorado?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Colorado at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Colorado?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Colorado, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Colorado?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Colorado over 12 months, you must register with the Colorado Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Colorado have a tax-free weekend?
No. Colorado does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 8%–8.81% across covered Colorado metros.
Colorado rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.