What is the sales tax rate in Idaho Falls?
The combined sales tax rate in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 6% as of 2026. It is made up of the Idaho statewide base rate of 6%, plus applicable Bonneville County and local district taxes. Idaho Falls sits within Bonneville County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Idaho is administered by the Idaho State Tax Commission, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Idaho Falls.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Idaho Falls, Idaho?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Idaho must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Idaho Falls. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Idaho.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Idaho customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Idaho's economic nexus threshold must register with the Idaho State Tax Commission before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Idaho Falls?
To collect sales tax in Idaho Falls, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Idaho State Tax Commission. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Idaho sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Idaho Falls?
Sales tax in Idaho Falls is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Idaho Falls address, the combined rate of 6% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Bonneville County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Idaho Falls ZIP codes and how Idaho Falls compares with other cities in Bonneville County and across Idaho.
