Idaho state and local tax resources can help business owners in Idaho understand the tax implications and responsibilities of their business. The Idaho State Tax Commission has many resources designed specifically to help Idaho business owners with tax related matters.

Using the Tax Commission's website, you can file many Idaho state taxes online, and you can obtain a wide variety of tax forms. Business owners can even learn about the various business taxes or register their new business online. Be sure to:

1. Obtain information about Idaho state and local taxes.

2. Gather the necessary business tax forms.

3. File Idaho state taxes for your business online using e-file.

4. Take advantage of online Idaho state tax tools for businesses.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use Idaho state and local tax resources from the Idaho State Tax Commission

Look for Idaho local tax resources and Idaho state tax resources online to help you learn about and understand taxes in Idaho. Look to the many Idaho local tax resources and Idaho state tax resources on the website of the Idaho State Tax Commission for assistance.

I recommend: Review the frequently asked questions for help with many common business tax issues. Review the online tax publications for information about business taxes in Idaho. Obtain information about Idaho sales tax by viewing the sales tax brochures.

Obtain any applicable Idaho state tax forms for your business

Look at the Idaho State Tax Commission to fulfill all of your Idaho state tax form needs. You can view and download many of the business tax forms online on their website. Alternatively, you can request business tax forms in the mail or pick up tax forms at a regional office of the Idaho State Tax Commission. Note that you have to order or pick up some confidential business tax forms, such as income withholding tax forms and sales tax forms.

I recommend: Find Idaho state tax forms for business by calendar year. Contact the Idaho State Tax Commission to have tax forms mailed to you. Visit one of the Idaho State Tax Commission regional offices to pick up copies of tax forms.

File Idaho state and local taxes online using e-file

Businesses have the option to file many of their Idaho state taxes and local taxes online. For a fee, you can file corporation taxes using an independent e-file software provider. You can file other business taxes, such as income tax withholding, sales and use tax and international fuel tax, for free through the Idaho State Tax Commission's website. Register for a new e-file account to use these free tax filing services.

I recommend: File your Idaho state corporation and S corporation tax returns online using an e-file software provider. File income tax withholding online. File the sales and use tax for your business online using e-file. File your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) return online.

Use online Idaho state tax tools to help you take care of tax related tasks

Businesses owners can find many online tax tools to aid them with the completion of certain tax related tasks. New business owners can register their business online with the Idaho State Tax Commission, the Idaho Industrial Commission and Idaho Commerce and labor in order to collect and report Idaho taxes. Business owners can also make tax payments online using ACH debit, E-check, credit card or debit card.

I recommend: Register your new Idaho business in order to collect and report business taxes. Sign up to pay your Idaho state taxes online.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider taking a business tax class offered by the Idaho State Tax Commission. You can either take a Right Track Class for information on sales and withholding taxes or attend a Small Business Information Forum for information on tax regulations. Both class types offer valuable Idaho state tax information. Find class schedules and locations on the Idaho State Tax Commission's website.