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Idaho Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Idaho sales tax is 6% state; some cities add local. Boise 6%. Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Idaho.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State6.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust local rate if you know your city add-on.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (6%) + Local (city)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Idaho Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Idaho's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. Some cities impose optional local sales taxes; Boise has no local add-on, so Boise is 6%. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Idaho Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Idaho has a 6% state sales tax. Some cities may impose additional local sales tax; many areas, including Boise, have no local add-on.

  • State rate: 6%
  • Local (city): optional; Boise 0%
  • Typical combined rate: 6% (Boise) to 6%+ where local applies

Sales Tax Rates for Major Idaho Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Boise6%Boise Sales Tax Calculator
Idaho Falls6%—
Meridian6%—

How to Find Your Exact Idaho Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by city. Use the calculator above with your known local rate, or look up your rate on the Idaho State Tax Commission (Sales Tax and City Local Option Tax). For Boise: Boise Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Idaho tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Idaho state sales tax rate in 2026?

Idaho has a 6% statewide sales tax. Some cities add local tax; Boise has no local add-on, so Boise is 6%.

Q:Is Idaho sales tax the same in every city?

The state rate is 6% everywhere. Some cities impose optional local sales tax; Boise does not.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Idaho?

Groceries (food for home consumption) and prescription drugs are exempt from Idaho sales tax.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Boise, Idaho?

Boise's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 6% (state only; no city local option in Boise).