Sales and/or use tax at Idaho Tax

Internet shoppers already owe tax, says Idaho State Tax Commission

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:05:31 MST

BOISE, Idaho — March 7, 2012 — A lot has been said recently about whether Internet sales should be taxed. But many Idaho consumers who shop online may not know that under Idaho law they already owe use tax, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

You're cordially invited to attend our monthly Open Meetings

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:33:41 MST

We’ve added a new button at the top of our home page for details about our Open Meetings--including schedules, agendas, dates, times, and protocol. You're invited to attend these meetings and comment in person or submit comments in writing if you prefer. Click on the “Open Meetings” button to visit the new page.

Latest "Tax Update" newsletter now available online

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:32:34 MST

Tax Update for January 2012 is now on our website. This edition features important news about the current individual income tax season plus news for all tax types. Click on the "Tax Update" button on the top of our website's home page to read our latest edition.

Sales Tax Rules Committee Meeting 1-17-2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:52:45 MST

The Sales Tax Rules Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, to discuss the resale of tickets for admission to events and the use of recreational facilities. The meeting will be held at 800 Park Blvd., Plaza IV, in Boise, 5th floor conference room 4. Please contact Shelley Sheridan at (208) 334-7544 if you are interested in attending.

New page on our site just for the military

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:19:54 MST

We've collected all the information of interest to resident and nonresident military and their families and put it in one place: on our new Military page (under the "Individuals" menu).

Topics include:

Forms and publications
Income tax for active duty military members
Sales and use tax for active duty military members
Laws and rules

Penalty and Interest Estimator added to website

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:03:40 MST

We've added a link to our Penalty & Interest Estimator on our website's home page under "Quick Picks." It's to help taxpayers estimate their penalty and interest. Therefore, it can't be used in all circumstances and shouldn't be considered accurate.

Amusement Device Tax Web page debuts

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:56:54 MST

A new page all about Amusement Device Tax has been added to our website. You can find it on the drop-down menu when you select the bottom-most blue navigation button labeled "Other Taxes" on the left side of our home page.

Tax deadlines extended for Hurricane Irene victims

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:14:30 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 12, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission is extending tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Irene in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Vermont. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Idaho Falls office four days a week

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:11:44 MST

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — August 24, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Idaho Falls. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday for walk-in service at 150 Shoup Ave., Suite 16. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Pocatello office four days a week

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:04:00 MST

POCATELLO, IDAHO — August 24, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Pocatello. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for walk-in service at 611 Wilson Ave., Suite 5. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Twin Falls office four days a week

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:42:31 MST

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO — August 24, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Twin Falls. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday for walk-in service at 440 Falls Ave. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Coeur d’Alene office, offers limited service in Lewiston

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:32:35 MST

COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO — August 22, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Coeur d’Alene. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for walk-in service at 1910 Northwest Blvd., Suite 100. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. A drop box will remain inside the building entrance for those who just need to drop off a tax payment or correspondence. (Read more)

Liens page makes its debut on website

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:16:55 MST

A new page all about Liens has been added to our website. You’ll find a button for this page at the bottom of the blue, left navigation tabs on our agency’s home page (beneath the one for Property Tax).

Latest Tax Update newsletter now available

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:09:22 MST

Tax Update for June 2011 is now on our website. This edition features new tax laws passed by the 2011 Idaho Legislature.

Tax Commission’s new online class helps business start-ups

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:38:59 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — June 27, 2011 — Starting a business? If so, the Idaho State Tax Commission has a new online resource to help. “Starting Your Business on the Right Track” is a five-part, self-paced course covering tax permit requirements for Idaho businesses. (Read more)

Updated sales and use tax information for mining industry

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:37:27 MST

We've updated our Web publication, Mining, which explains how sales and use tax affect the mining industry.

We've expanded our Web page for Contractors

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:35:22 MST

We've updated our Contractors Web page to better address the needs of out-of-state contractors and contractors working on federal projects in Idaho.

Voluntary disclosure agreement program for businesses

Thu, 12 May 2011 05:52:17 MST

We’ve added a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program page for businesses involved in multistate commerce that want to voluntarily resolve prior tax debts with Idaho.

Request changes to your account online

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:35:21 MST

Our new online form lets sales, sales-related, income tax withholding, and IFTA account holders request a change to their address or business entity type. It also lets them cancel the account.

Alternative energy exemption expires--What you need to know

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:14:07 MST

We've posted questions and answers that explain what the expiration date of Idaho Code 63-3622QQ means to the alternative energy industry.