In 38 of the largest markets, Nielsen has a sample of homes with set meters (not people meters), which provide the tuning status (set on/off, channel and time) of TV sets in the home. Nielsen collects information about who is viewing from separate samples of home in these markets with diaries for each TV set.
8.25%. 1  The Colorado Springs Sales Tax is collected by the merchant on all qualifying sales made within Colorado Springs. 2  Groceries are exempt from the Colorado Springs and Colorado state sales taxes. 3  Colorado Springs collects a 5.35% local sales tax, the maximum local sales tax allowed under Colorado law.
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about City of Colorado Springs sales and use taxes. The City of Colorado Springs is a 'home rule' city and is authorized to levy and collect its own sales tax. The State of Colorado collects the State and El Paso County sales tax. If you have specific questions not found here or need more information, please see our Tax Guides or contact the Sales Tax Department.