Idaho’s Grocery Tax Debate Continues Heading Into the 2025 Legislative Session. By Greg Pruett (08/06/24)

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“Idaho is one of thirteen states that currently taxes groceries.

The debate in Idaho has been whether to repeal the grocery tax, increase the rebate, leave the current system alone, or increase the tax. Idaho’s tax on groceries is the 6% rate currently charged for statewide sales tax.”

Pruett provides excellent background regarding Idaho’s grocery tax and explains factually the pros and cons of various legislative approaches.