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✔ Idaho's general sales tax of 6% also applies to the purchase of liquor. Idaho is an "Alcoholic beverage control state", in which the sale of liquor and spirits are state-controlled.

Registering for a sales and use tax license in Idaho is free, but you may be required to pay other business registration fees. For example, Idaho instructs businesses applying for a sales tax license to also apply with the Idaho Secretary of State.

To apply for a seller's permit, complete the Idaho Business Registration application. It's free. If you apply online, you'll get the permit in about 10 days. If you mail your application, it can take up to four weeks to get the permit.

Applying for an EIN for your Idaho LLC is completely free. The IRS doesn't charge any service fees for the EIN online application process.

Register online with the Idaho Business Registration (IBR) application. You need this information to register for a sales tax permit in Idaho: Personal identification information (Name, SSN, etc.) Business identification information (Business Name, Owners, Address, Date of Incorporation, EIN, etc.)

The Idaho Secretary of State charges $100 to file the Certificate of Organization online and $120 to file by mail. You should search for available (not in use by another business) business names in Idaho to make sure you can use your desired business name.

All businesses, including home based ones, need to register their name and entity type with the Idaho Secretary of State before engaging in business.

The EIN can be obtained by calling (800) 829-4933 or by visiting the IRS website at https://.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers-eins. If you are interested in attending a Business Basics class in your area, sign up today at https://tax.idaho.gov/i-1132.cfm.