Guide to Obtaining a Seller’s Permit in Idaho
To get a seller’s permit in Idaho, submit an online application through the Idaho State Tax Commission’s website. It is free and the permit is issued within 10 days. You can also fill out a paper application to file in person or by mail, but that takes up to 4 weeks to get the permit.
Sales and Use Tax Permit Information
- Idaho has one type of sales tax permit called a Sales and Use Tax Permit. There is no fee to apply.
- Register for the permit online at the Idaho Department of Labor website. For help registering, contact the Idaho State Tax Commission at (601) 922-1271.
Sales Tax Compliance and Consequences
- If you do not register and collect sales tax, Idaho can take legal action against your business. You may also face fines, with interest and penalties on the lost sales tax owed.
- Yes, you can cancel your Idaho sales tax permit by informing the Tax Commission.
Additional Information on Idaho Sales Tax Permit
- To summarize, all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Idaho need a sales tax permit, including non-profits and online sellers. The permit allows you to legally collect and remit sales tax.
- Remitting sales tax avoids fines and legal issues.
Idaho Sales Tax Rates
- Idaho has a 6% statewide sales tax rate. Local governments can also charge up to 3% in city sales tax. The average local tax is 0.074 percent when combined with the state sales tax.
Sales Tax Permit Processing Time
How long it takes to get a seller’s permit in Idaho: Expect 10 days to receive an Idaho sales tax permit when registering online or 4 weeks when applying by mail.
Sales Tax Permit Application Process Information
- Check out the rest of this guide to find out who needs a seller’s permit, what products and services are taxable, how to register for a permit, and reporting requirements.
- You must provide your state driver’s license or state-issued ID card to get a sales tax permit in Idaho.
Sales Tax Permit Cancellation
- Can I cancel my sales tax permit in Idaho once I have it? Yes, you can inform the Tax Commission to cancel your Idaho sales tax permit.
Notable Sales Tax Facts in Idaho
- Idaho imposes a use tax on out-of-state purchases.
- You will generally be allowed a credit for sales tax paid in another state. The amount of the credit may not exceed the amount of the Idaho tax.
Requirements for Sales Tax Permit
- Idaho law requires retailers who are doing business in Idaho to get a seller’s permit and collect Sales Tax on the sale of goods they ship or deliver to customers in Idaho.
- The first step in registering for a sales tax permit is determining if you even need one. In general, you need a sales tax permit in Idaho if you have a physical presence or meet economic nexus requirements.