History Colorado Sales Tax Waiver

Colorado has specific criteria for catering purchases to be exempt from sales tax. Before completing this form, please note that (a) catering when guests purchase tickets is not tax exempt, and (b) most non-Colorado government entities do not qualify for sales tax exemption. We follow sales tax requirements carefully and apologize for the inconvenience of completing this form. We look forward to working with you!

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Organization Information

Internal events

Check here if History Colorado will pay for this event’s food and beverage

Organization Name*

Organization Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

About You

Authorized Representative's Name*

First Name Last Name

Title*

Email*

E-mail Address Confirm E-mail

Phone Number*

Tax Exempt Information

Tax Exemption Basis*

Charitable/Religious

Governmental

Federal Tax ID #*

Colorado tax-exempt certification*

Please upload a copy of your Certification of Exemption from the Colorado Department of Revenue. This step is required for all Colorado-based organizations.

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Denver tax-exempt certification

Please upload either your IRS 501c(3) determination letter or tax exemption certificate issued by the City and County of Denver to waive local sales tax on your event. Agencies of the State of Colorado, including educational institutions, can skip this step.

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Event Information

Event Name*

Event Date*

Your Certification

For your event to be tax exempt, all of these statements must be affirmed by checking the boxes.

The purchase is included under and is part of the regular religious or charitable functions and activities of the organization, or is purchased in a governmental capacity.*

The purchase is included under and is part of the regular religious or charitable functions and activities of the organization, or is purchased in a governmental capacity.

I agree

The transaction is billed direct to the organization, and payment is made directly from organization funds (purchases made by individuals do not qualify for the exemption even if the individual will be reimbursed by the organization).*

I agree

The participants at the event have not and will not reimburse the organization in any way for the event, such as by purchase of a ticket, payment of a registration fee, or by making an involuntary contribution.*

I agree

I am authorized to act on behalf of the above-named organization.*

I am authorized to act on behalf of the above-named organization.

I agree

The above-named organization accepts liability for any tax should the transaction not qualify for tax exemption.*

The above-named organization accepts liability for any tax should the transaction not qualify for tax exemption.

I agree