If you buy goods out of state, you may still owe Idaho use tax

The Idaho Tax Commission reminded Idaho taxpayers that they are responsible for a 6 percent use tax on untaxed goods purchased out of state that are brought to Idaho. This includes e-mail, phone and catalog sales.

The Tax Commission’s reminder comes as the state continues to look for money to help plug a looming deficit that would be as high as $137 million. It also comes as attempts to get the state to join a group of other states working to improve tax collections on goods purchased out of state has hit some snags in the state legislature.

Full Story: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/02/10/1522445/if-you-buy-goods-out-of-state.html