The University of Colorado, as a public institution of higher education of the State of Colorado, is exempt by law from all federal excise taxes and from all Colorado State and local government sales and use taxes when purchasing goods or services in the conduct of official University business (IRS 48.4221-5 and C.R.S. 39-26-704). 

If your organizational unit is purchasing merchandise (for the exclusive use of the University) from either an in-state or out-of-state supplier, and the shipping destination is Colorado, this purchase should be tax exempt with no sales tax applied. 

To Make a Tax-Exempt Purchase

Tax-Exempt Documents - State and Federal

Tax-Exempt Documents - Home Rule Cities

Tax-Exempt Documents - Other States

When Payment of Sales Tax is Required

New Sales Tax Rules for Remote Online (and Offline) Sellers

Note to Suppliers

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