 |
The Finance Department has custody of all public monies belonging to or under control of the City and deposits and invests all money of the City. The Department also collects and disburses upon authorization all monies received by the City.
The Finance Department staff handles utility billing and collection, audit, general cashiering functions, payroll and accounts payable. The Department also maintains the City's accounting system and is responsible for making policy recommendations to the City Manager and Council to preserve the long-term financial health of the City.
The Department is responsible for providing accurate, relevant and timely reports to management, Council and citizens regarding the financial status of the City and impact of financial decisions.
Sales/Use Tax Information
[back to top]
What is Evans sales tax rate?
The total sales tax rate in the City is currently 6.4%. This rate is made up of the following components:
| Evans | 3.5% |
| State of Colorado | 2.9% |
| Total | 6.4% |
Where do I file my Sales Tax Returns?
You must register your business with the Colorado Department of Revenue. Once you have registered your business, tax returns will be mailed to you. The Department of Revenue administers the City's sales tax collection, so please mail your sales tax to the Department of Revenue and they will reimburse the City of Evans.
To obtain forms from the Colorado Department of Revenue, click on the link below:
Colorado Business Registration Forms
When do I charge customers the City sales tax?
The City sales tax is imposed on all sales (including food), leases or rentals of items sold in or delivered to Evans. Certain services such as cable TV, telephone, gas and electricity are also taxable. Professional services such as legal, advertising and accounting services are generally not taxable.
What if I deliver the item/service to an address located outside of the City limits?
You should contact the City where the item is delivered to determine if you need to collect that city's tax.
| FORMS - PDF format. Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
City License
[back to top]
All businesses operating in Evans must apply to the City for a Business & Sales Tax License. Even businesses that do not sell anything tangible need to obtain the license. The licensing procedure insures that the City has current emergency notification information and that the area is properly zoned for that particular business activity. License renewals are mailed at the end of each calendar year. License application forms are available online or from the City Clerk Department by calling (970) 475-1100.
| FORMS - PDF format. Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
Links
[back to top]
| For the Colorado Department of Revenue click | here. |
Annual Financial Documents
[back to top]
| PDF Documents Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
Monthly Finance Report
[back to top]
| PDF Documents Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
2009 Budget
[back to top]
| PDF Documents Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
Financial Policies
[back to top]
| PDF Documents Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
2010 Budget
[back to top]
| PDF Documents Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
Sales Tax Update
[back to top]
The Finance Department publishes a monthly sales tax update. Click below for the most current update.
| PDF Documents Download free Acrobat Viewer here | |
|
|
© 2001-2010 City of Evans, Colorado – 1100 37th Street – Evans, CO 80620 - (970) 339-5344
All rights reserved
Privacy and Refund Policy
| | |
Citizen Comments Form
