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1. When do I need a business license?

Anyone engaging in business in Avon is required to obtain a license.

2. How do I obtain a business license in the Town of Avon?

Business licenses are issued by the Finance Department with the approval of the Community Development Department. Registration of the business is required, as outlined in Avon's Municipal Code Chapter 5.04. Register for a business here.

3. How do I obtain a sales tax license in the Town of Avon?

An online system allows you to obtain your license, file your returns and make payment in one place. Please register your business at
https://avon.munirevs.com.

4. How do I file a sales tax return and make payment?

The Town of Avon no longer accepts paper forms, this is now all done online at MuniRevs: https://avon.munirevs.com.

5. When do I collect sales tax for Town of Avon?

If a sale is made within the Town of Avon, you must collect 4% sales tax.
If you have a short term rental in the Town of Avon, you must collect 4% sales tax and 4% accommodations tax.
If you are a contractor, all materials delivered to your job site in the Town of Avon is subject to 4% tax.

6. How do I make a change to or cancel my business license or my sales tax license?

If you would like to make a change to or cancel your business license, complete the Change/Close form and email it to salestax@avon.org, mail it to PO Box 975 Avon, CO 81620 or deliver it in person to 1 Lake Street in Avon. Change/Close Form

7. What is required if I have a rental property in Avon?

A business and sales tax license is required. The business license number must be posted when advertising the rental. Each unit must have an operational carbon monoxide alarm.

8. Does the Town of Avon have a Use Tax?

No, the Town of Avon does not have a Use Tax, but if you deliver merchandise into the Town of Avon on an occasional basis, you must collect sales tax on the sale of goods that you are delivering.

9. Do I need a sales tax license if I am selling at a Town of Avon event?

Yes, you need a sales tax license and separate returns must be filed for our special events. If you need assistance, please email salestax@avon.org or call (970) 748-4019.

10. If I only need to file and remit sales tax one time, do I need to obtain a sales tax license?

No, you do not need to obtain a sales tax license. To remit your sales tax, please email salestax@avon.org or call (970) 748-4019.

11. What is the sales tax rate at the Village of Avon?

The total effective sales tax rate/fee is 9.549%

12. Is Beaver Creek in the Town of Avon’s taxing jurisdiction?

No, Beaver Creek is not. For information on taxes in Beaver Creek, call Beaver Creek Resort Company at (970) 845-5972.

13. Is Bachelor Gulch in the Town of Avon’s taxing jurisdiction?

No, it is not. For information on taxes in Bachelor Gulch, call Bachelor Gulch Village Association at (970) 754-6909.

14. Is Eagle-Vail in the Town of Avon’s taxing jurisdiction?

No, Eagle-Vail is not. For information on Eagle-Vail taxes, call Eagle County at (970) 328-8600.

15. If I lease a car in Denver, do I have to pay Town of Avon Sales Tax?

If you lease a car outside of the Town of Avon and your home street address is in the Town of Avon, you must pay Town of Avon Sales Tax.

16. I have a business in the Town of Avon, but I buy all my materials for my jobs outside of the Town of Avon, do I still have to collect Town of Avon sales tax for the jobs I do in the Town of Avon?

Because your business is physically located in the Town of Avon, all jobs that are done within the Town of Avon, require that you collect Town of Avon sales tax. This applies to install jobs regardless of where the materials are purchased and to retail over-the-counter jobs. The only jobs where the Town of Avon sales taxes would not be collected would be those install jobs performed outside the city limits.

17. Where do I get the form that gives me an exemption from Real Estate Transfer Tax?

You can download a Real Estate Transfer Tax Application. Learn more here: http://avon.org/2126/Primary-Residence-Exemptions

18. What is the Primary Residence Exemption for Real Estate Transfer Tax?

There are three types of Primary Residence Exemptions. The applicant must meet the definition of a Primary Resident as provided in section 3.12.020 of the Town of Avon Municipal Code as well as submit an application and promissory note. You can learn more here: http://avon.org/2126/Primary-Residence-Exemptions

Additional information

19. How do I release a tax lien?

The Town of Avon places a tax lien on your property when you receive the primary real estate transfer tax exemption to ensure that you provide proof to release the lien.

For RETT exemption 17 and RETT exemption 18, the town will release the lien no sooner than one year after the acquisition date if the applicant provides evidence that the property was used as a primary residence.

For RETT exemption 19, the town will release the lien no sooner than three years after the acquisition date when the applicant provides evidence that the property was used as a primary residence.

Evidence includes a copy of any of the following government documents which lists the exempted property as the current address:

• Colorado driver’s license or ID (front and back)
• Avon voter registration.  You can check your status at: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml
• Vehicle registration

All applicants on who applied for the RETT exemption must submit proof.

If the applicant(s) cannot provide evidence, they may be subject to repaying the exemption plus interest to have the lien released.

Evidence is accepted by email or by mail at PO Box 975, Avon, CO 81620, or in person at 100 Mikaela Way Avon, CO 81620.

Releases can be processed in one business day.

20. What is the Utility Tax?

Utility Tax is a 1% tax on the gross receipts derived from the sale of electric, gas, other heat, telecom, or telephone services. It is in lieu of the 4% sales tax.