---
name: id-sales-tax
description: Use this skill whenever asked about Idaho sales and use tax. Trigger on phrases like "Idaho sales tax", "ID sales tax", "Idaho Code §63-3619", "Idaho SST". ALWAYS load us-sales-tax first.
jurisdiction: US-ID
---

# id-sales-tax

## Idaho Sales and Use Tax Skill v2.0

## Section 1 -- Quick reference

**Quick reference**

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Jurisdiction | Idaho |
| State rate | 6.00% |
| Local taxes | Resort city taxes up to 3% |
| Maximum combined rate | ~9.00% |
| Sourcing | Destination-based (SST) |
| Economic nexus | $100,000 in sales |
| Tax authority | Idaho State Tax Commission |
| Portal | https://tax.idaho.gov |
| SST member | Yes -- Full Member |
| Skill version | 2.0 |

## Section 3 -- Transaction pattern library

**Transaction pattern library**

| Pattern | Taxable? | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| General TPP | TAXABLE 6% |  |
| Clothing | TAXABLE | No exemption |
| Grocery food | EXEMPT |  |
| Prepared food | TAXABLE |  |
| SaaS | NOT TAXABLE | Idaho has not enacted SaaS taxation |
| Canned software (download) | TAXABLE |  |
| Professional services | NOT TAXABLE |  |
| Manufacturing equipment | EXEMPT | Production exemption |
| Prescription drugs | EXEMPT |  |
| Resale | EXEMPT |  |

## Section 10 -- Prohibitions

- **Resort city taxes reminder** — NEVER forget resort city taxes (Sun Valley, McCall up to 3% additional).
- **SaaS taxability prohibition** — NEVER treat SaaS as taxable in Idaho.
- **No computation prohibition** — NEVER compute any number.

## Disclaimer

Informational only. Review by qualified professional required before filing.

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