SALES TAX
RESALE APPLICATION
Please read all instructions before completing this application for resale:
Instructions to Purchasers Requesting Exemption
1. A Resale Certificate is issued to companies that make no taxable sales in Colorado Springs but which need to
purchase for resale without paying City of Colorado Springs Sales Tax.
2. A Resale Certificate may be issued to any company that holds a current State of Colorado Retailer or Wholesalers
License. The Purchaser must maintain a valid State of Colorado Retailer or Wholesalers License.
3. A Resale Certificate must be signed by a person authorized to sign on behalf of the business requesting this
exemption.
4. A copy of the Resale Certificate may be given to any Seller from whom legitimate resale purchases are made.
5. For approval, please send this application to The City of Colorado Springs, Sales Tax P.O. Box 1575, Mail Code 225,
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-1575 or to drop off at our physical location City of Colorado Springs, Sales Tax 30
South Nevada Avenue, Suite 203, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. A resale certificate will be mailed to you once
approved.
6. Any merchandise purchased that is not used for its intended exempt purpose is subject to the City of Colorado
Springs Use Tax.
7. This Resale Certificate will be revoked for misuse, and responsible persons may be subject to fines and
prosecution.
Instructions to Sellers
1. The Seller may accept a Resale Certificate as authorization to sell resale merchandise to the Purchaser without
charging City of Colorado Springs Sales Tax. If the Seller does not receive a Resale Certificate, the Seller MUST
collect City of Colorado Springs sales tax.
2. The Seller must maintain in its files a Resale Certificate from all customers who claim exemption and do not hold a
valid City of Colorado Springs Sales Tax License.
3. The Seller must exercise care that exempt property is of a type normally resold by the Purchaser in the usual
course of the Purchasers business. The Seller is responsible for collecting City of Colorado Springs Sales Tax
on the sale of all tools, equipment, supplies, etc which are not normally resold by the purchaser. A Seller
failing to exercise due care may be held liable for any sales tax due.