Idaho State Sales And Use Tax

The state of Idaho levies a 6% state sales tax on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods and some services. Several local jurisdictions impose additional sales taxes up to an additional 3%.

Use tax is also collected on the consumption, use or storage of goods in Idaho if sales tax was not paid on the purchase of the goods. The use tax rate is the same as the sales tax rate. Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. For example, purchases made in the month of January should be reported to the state of Idaho on or before February 20th.

Idaho State Tax Commission
Idaho Sales And Use Tax Forms

Illinois State Sales And Use Tax

The state of Illinois levies a 6.25% state sales tax on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods and some services. Local jurisdictions impose additional sales taxes ranging between 0.25% and 4.75%. The range of total sales tax rates within the state of Illinois is between 6.25% and 11%.

Use tax is also collected on the consumption, use or storage of goods in Illinois if sales tax was not paid on the purchase of the goods. The use tax rate is the same as the sales tax rate. Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. For example, purchases made in the month of January should be reported to the state of Illinois on or before February 20th.

Illinois Department Of Revenue
Illinois Sales And Use Tax Forms

Indiana State Sales And Use Tax  

As of April 2008, the state of Indiana levies a 7% state sales tax on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods and some services. No additional local taxes are collected within the state of Indiana.

Use tax is also collected on the consumption, use or storage of goods in Indiana if sales tax was not paid on the purchase of the goods. The use tax rate is the same as the sales tax rate. Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. For example, purchases made in the month of January should be reported to the state of Indiana on or before February 20th.

Indiana Department of Revenue
Indiana Sales And Use Tax Forms

Iowa State Sales And Use Tax

The state of Iowa’s state sales tax rate increased to 6% beginning July 1, 2008. Sales tax is due on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods and some services. Local jurisdictions may impose an additional local option tax of 1%.

Use tax is also collected on the consumption, use or storage of goods in Iowa if sales tax was not paid on the purchase of the goods. The use tax rate is the same as the general sales tax rate. Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. For example, purchases made in the month of January should be reported to the state of Iowa on or before February 20th.

Iowa Department of Revenue
Iowa State Sales And Use Tax Forms

(This is part of a series by Aaron Giles)