Why do I have to pay City of Cortez sales/use tax when I purchase a vehicle from out of town?

The City of Cortez has a use tax on items over $1,000 that are bought out of town/state.  A use tax is a tax on merchandise bought in one are but used/stored/registered in another.  It is important that you check with the vehicle dealer when you buy a car out of town/state to make sure they are a town/state that reciprocates with the State of Colorado and Colorado Municipalities.  If they are a reciprocal vendor, then you will not be charged any tax that would ordinarily be due that town/state, only paying town/state in the place you register your vehicle.

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