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Idaho Sales Tax
State + average local combined rate, category exemptions, and how it compares to neighbors.
State rate
6.00%
Average combined (state + local)
6.03%
Category exemptions
| Category | Rule | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | Taxed (full rate) | Idaho taxes groceries but offers a Grocery Credit on income tax |
| Clothing | Taxed (full rate) | Everyday apparel and footwear. |
| Prescription drugs | Exempt | Prescribed medications dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. |
Example: $100 purchase
- State sales tax only: $6.00
- Combined (state + average local): $6.03
- Total with combined tax: $106.03
Major cities in Idaho
| City | Combined rate | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Boise | 6.00% | -0.03% |
| Meridian | 6.00% | -0.03% |
| Nampa | 6.00% | -0.03% |
| Idaho Falls | 6.00% | -0.03% |
| Pocatello | 6.00% | -0.03% |
Border shopping — vs neighboring states
For larger purchases, driving to a neighbor with lower combined rate can save real money.
| State | State rate | Avg combined | vs ID | Save on $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho (current) | 6.00% | 6.03% | — | — |
| Montana | 0.00% | 0.00% | -6.03% | $60.30 |
| Oregon | 0.00% | 0.00% | -6.03% | $60.30 |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | 5.44% | -0.59% | $5.90 |
| Utah | 4.85% | 7.44% | +1.41% | — |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 8.23% | +2.20% | — |
| Washington | 6.50% | 9.42% | +3.39% | — |
Common questions
- What is the sales tax rate in Idaho?
- Idaho levies a 6.00% state sales tax. With local taxes added, the statewide average combined rate is 6.03%. Actual rate at the register depends on your city and county.
- Does Idaho tax groceries?
- Yes — Idaho taxes groceries at the full combined rate. Idaho taxes groceries but offers a Grocery Credit on income tax
- Does Idaho have a sales tax holiday?
- Idaho does not run an annual sales tax holiday. For tax-free shopping, consider neighboring states with holidays, or use online retailers based in no-sales-tax states (OR, MT, NH, DE) — though use tax may still apply on out-of-state purchases.
- Who collects sales tax in Idaho?
- The Idaho Department of Revenue collects state-level sales tax; counties and cities add local rates that are remitted through the same return. Out-of-state sellers shipping to Idaho must collect if they exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100k in sales or 200 transactions).
Full data sources and formulas: /sources.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Local rates vary by city and county — your actual rate at the register may differ from the state average. Category-specific exemptions (groceries, prescription drugs, clothing) and tax holidays change by year; check the Idaho DOR for current rules. All states →
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