Idaho Sales Tax Calculator 2026: 6% + Local Rates

Idaho Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Idaho charges a 6% sales tax almost everywhere, with no county taxes and no general city taxes. The only local sales taxes are resort city taxes in some tourist towns, which is why the average local rate is just 0.03%. Unlike most states, Idaho taxes groceries at the full 6%, and gives residents a Food Tax Credit on their income tax return to offset it. Prescription drugs are exempt. Enter a price below to add 6%, or a receipt total to remove it.

By AwaisLast reviewed October 28, 2026

Idaho sales tax at a glance

Idaho sales tax rules
Type of tax	Sales and use tax
State rate	6%
Local rates	Average 0.03%, highest 3.00%
Average combined rate	6.03%
Groceries	Taxed (income tax credit)Groceries are taxed at 6%. Residents can claim the Food Tax Credit (formerly the Grocery Credit) on their Idaho income tax return.
Prescription drugs	ExemptPrescription drugs are exempt from Idaho sales tax.
Clothing	TaxedClothing is taxed at 6% like most retail sales. Idaho has no sales tax holiday.

Local averages are population-weighted figures from the Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026). They are a guide, not the rate at any one address. For the exact rate where you buy, use the Idaho State Tax Commission: Local sales taxes.

Worked examples

$200 of groceries in Boise (6%)

$200 of groceries in Boise (6%)
Rate	6%
Price before tax	$200.00
Sales tax	$12.00
Total	$212.00

Working: $200.00 × 6% = $12.00. Boise has no local sales tax, so groceries pay the 6% state rate. The Food Tax Credit refunds part of this once a year.

Working back from a $63.60 receipt at 6%

Working back from a $63.60 receipt at 6%
Rate	6%
Price before tax	$60.00
Sales tax	$3.60
Total	$63.60

Working back: $63.60 ÷ 1.06 = $60.00, so the tax was $3.60. Divide by 1.06 to find the price before tax. In a resort city with its own tax, add that city rate before working back.

Groceries and the Food Tax Credit

Grocery stores in Idaho must charge sales tax on food, so a $100 grocery bill costs $106. To soften this, Idaho residents can claim the Food Tax Credit, formerly called the Grocery Credit, when they file their Idaho income tax return, even if they owe no income tax. For tax year 2025 the credit is $155 per person, and the State Tax Commission explains when a larger amount can be claimed. The credit is paid once a year, so the 6% still shows on every receipt.

Resort city taxes

Idaho counties do not levy sales tax, but qualifying resort cities may adopt a local option tax with voter approval. Some apply it to all retail sales and others only to lodging, liquor by the drink or restaurant food. Each city administers its own tax, not the State Tax Commission. Lodging across the state also carries a 2% travel and convention tax on top of the 6% sales tax.

Idaho vs. neighboring states

Idaho sales tax compared with neighboring states
State	State rate	Avg. combined	Groceries
Idaho	6%	6.03%	Taxed (income tax credit)
Washington	6.5%	9.57%	Exempt
Oregon	0%	0.00%	No sales tax
Nevada	6.85%	8.24%	Exempt
Utah	6.1%	7.42%	3% statewide food rate
Wyoming	4%	5.39%	Exempt
Montana	0%	0.00%	No sales tax

Average combined rates are from the Tax Foundation, midyear 2026 report. See sales tax rates for every state for the full table.

Frequently asked questions

Are groceries taxed in Idaho?

Yes. Idaho taxes groceries at the full 6% state rate. Residents can claim the Food Tax Credit on their Idaho income tax return to get some of it back.

What is the Idaho Food Tax Credit?

A refundable income tax credit that offsets sales tax on groceries, formerly called the Grocery Credit. For tax year 2025 it is $155 per person, claimed on the Idaho return.

Do Idaho cities add sales tax?

Only some resort cities, which can adopt a local option tax with voter approval. Counties and other cities do not add sales tax, so 6% applies in most of Idaho.

Is there sales tax on hotels in Idaho?

Yes. Lodging is subject to the 6% sales tax plus a 2% travel and convention tax, and some resort cities add their own local option tax.

What is the sales tax rate in Idaho in 2026?

The statewide rate is 6%. Local taxes add 0.03% on average and up to 3.00%, so the average combined rate is 6.03% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 1 July 2026).

How do I calculate Idaho sales tax on a purchase?

Add the state and local rates, then multiply the price by that rate as a decimal. At 6.03% (the state rate plus the average local rate), tax on $100 is 100 × 0.0603 = $6.03, for a total of $106.03. To go back from a receipt total, divide it by 1 plus the rate.