Taxes
Effective January 1, 2026, the Cortez sales and use tax rate will change from 4.05% to 3.85%.
Business owners are encouraged to update their point-of-sale and accounting systems to ensure accurate collection and remittance.
For questions, contact the Finance Department at (970) 564-4006.
Read the December 10, 2025, Media Release here (https://www.cortezco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5654/Cortez-City-Sales-Tax-Media-Release-December-2025?bidId=)
Watch the full discussion in the City Council Work Session (Dec. 9, 2025) :
https://cortez.ompnetwork.org/embed/sessions/331240/city-council-work-session-december-9-2025
The City of Cortez is a home rule municipality and self-collects its sales tax. City sales tax is directly remitted to the City of Cortez and not the State of Colorado.
Important Update:
The City of Cortez has implemented mandatory online registration for new sales tax licenses and also for the filing and remittance of sales tax returns.
Applying for a New License
Please go to https://cortez.munirevs.com/.
- Click on New Users to register. Once you have entered your e-mail address, instructions will be emailed to you.
- Once you are registered, the approval process for a new license takes about 7-10 days. You will then be emailed with your new account number. You may then begin to file and remit your returns online.
To File a Return:
Please go to https://cortez.munirevs.com/. Click on Existing Users. It will prompt you for your e-mail address and password. Once you have signed on, please check the Action Center on the top left of the screen. You will have an “Alert” that will indicate you have a return to complete.
If you have any questions or are having problems, please contact our helpline at
Support or 1-888-751-1911. Unlimited phone and web support is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
For information on obtaining a State of Colorado business or sales tax license, please visit the State of Colorado website.