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Colorado Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate Colorado sales tax using the 2.9% state rate plus local add-ons. Use city pages for exact combined rates (e.g. Denver 8.81%).

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Colorado.

Effective Tax Rate: 2.900%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$2.90
Total Price$102.90

Rate Breakdown

State2.900%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined2.900%
Total2.900%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust city and special (transit) rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State + City + Special (e.g. RTD transit)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Colorado Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Colorado's statewide sales tax rate is 2.9% in 2026. Cities and special districts (e.g. RTD transit) add local rates—combined rates run from 2.9% to about 8.81%. Denver is 8.81%, Colorado Springs and Boulder vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Colorado Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Colorado has a 2.9% state sales tax. Cities and special districts (e.g. RTD transit in the Denver metro) impose additional rates; Colorado has no state income tax on most income and relies partly on sales tax.

  • State rate: 2.9%
  • City/special district add-ons: vary by locality (Denver area up to ~5.91% local)
  • Typical combined rate: 2.9% to 8.81% (Denver 8.81%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Colorado Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Denver8.81%Denver Sales Tax Calculator
Colorado Springs8.25%—
Boulder8.845%—

How to Find Your Exact Colorado Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by city and special district. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate on the Colorado Department of Revenue Sales Tax. For Denver: Denver Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Colorado tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Colorado state sales tax rate in 2026?

Colorado has a 2.9% statewide sales tax rate. Cities and special districts add local rates; combined rates typically range from 2.9% to 8.81% (Denver 8.81%).

Q:Is Colorado sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 2.9% everywhere, but cities and special districts (e.g. RTD transit) impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Colorado?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Colorado state sales tax. Local taxes may still apply; prepared food and candy may be taxable.