Indirect Tax Jobs in Colorado
We're tracking 7 live indirect tax roles in Colorado.
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Seniority spread
- Analyst2
- Manager2
- Director/Head of Tax1
- Senior/Assistant Manager1
Active opportunities
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Part Time Accounting Clerk - Sales Tax
Tax Specialist
Tax Specialist
Senior Accountant - Sales Tax
Manager
Senior Tax Manager (Estate, Trust, Gift)
About this market
Market context
Colorado SALT / Sales & Use Tax refers to the specialized area of taxation focused on consumption taxes levied on the sale of goods and services within Colorado, as well as the use of goods purchased outside the state without sales tax. This includes understanding the complex interplay between state, county, and municipal sales tax rates and regulations.
Colorado's sales tax system is notably complex due to its 'home rule' cities and special districts, which can impose their own sales and use taxes in addition to the state's 2.9% rate. Businesses must navigate numerous taxing jurisdictions, each with potentially different tax bases, rates, and administration. The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) administers state sales tax, but many local jurisdictions administer their own. Remote sellers and marketplace facilitators have specific nexus and collection requirements, necessitating careful compliance.
What's driving demand
- Economic Nexus Compliance (Wayfair decision impact)
- Complex Local Jurisdictions ('Home Rule' cities)
- Growth in e-commerce and remote sales
- Frequent changes in taxability and rates
Regulatory timeline
- 2023-05-18SB23-103: Sales Tax Simplification for Remote Sellers and Marketplace FacilitatorsEnactedsource
- 2022-02-01Expansion of Sales Tax Destination Sourcing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Implemented (ongoing refinement)source
- 2021-06-25HB21-1127 Standardized Sales Tax DefinitionsEnactedsource
Credentials that matter
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
- Certified Sales Tax Professional (CSTP)nice to have
Skills & tools
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is indirect tax in Colorado?
- Colorado SALT / Sales & Use Tax refers to the specialized area of taxation focused on consumption taxes levied on the sale of goods and services within Colorado, as well as the use of goods purchased outside the state without sales tax. This includes understanding the complex interplay between state, county, and municipal sales tax rates and regulations.
- How does indirect tax work in Colorado?
- Colorado's sales tax system is notably complex due to its 'home rule' cities and special districts, which can impose their own sales and use taxes in addition to the state's 2.9% rate. Businesses must navigate numerous taxing jurisdictions, each with potentially different tax bases, rates, and administration. The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) administers state sales tax, but many local jurisdictions administer their own. Remote sellers and marketplace facilitators have specific nexus and collection requirements, necessitating careful compliance.
- What credentials matter for Colorado SALT / Sales & Use Tax roles?
- Employers most often look for: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Sales Tax Professional (CSTP).
- Which tools and systems appear in Colorado SALT / Sales & Use Tax job specs?
- Commonly cited: Sales Tax Exemption Certificate Management, Nexus Determination, Taxability Research, Sales Tax Return Preparation, Audit Defense, Vertex, Avalara, Sovos (tax technology platforms), ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Excel.
- Who's hiring for Colorado SALT / Sales & Use Tax?
- Live employer mix: In-house / industry 67%, Boutique / mid-tier 33%.
- How many Colorado SALT / Sales & Use Tax roles are live right now?
- 7 live roles on taxjobs.ai.