Idaho Admin. Code r. 35.01.02.112 - DIRECT PAY AUTHORITY
Sections 63-3624, 63-3629, 63-3631, Idaho Code
01.
In General. A
Direct Pay Authority is granted to certain taxpayers where it is to the mutual
convenience of the Commission, the taxpayer, and the taxpayer's vendors to have
the sales and use tax liability upon the taxpayer's purchases determined by the
taxpayer and reported directly to the state in the form of a use tax. This
authorization allows vendors to sell all items of tangible personal property to
the taxpayer without charging any sales tax. The only effect of this
arrangement is to shift the reporting responsibility to the taxpayer holding
the authorization. (3-31-22)
02.
Taxable Purchases. If the particular transaction would have been
taxable without the authorization, then the taxpayer holding the authorization
pays sales tax to the state even if the use of the item is not subject to use
tax. For example, if the taxpayer holding the authorization buys goods from a
retailer holding an Idaho seller's permit, then the taxpayer pays sales tax on
the transaction even if the goods are intended for use solely outside the
state. (3-31-22)
03.
Documentation. To purchase tangible personal property without
paying sales tax to the vendor, the taxpayer holding an authorization provides
a copy of that authorization to each vendor. (3-31-22)
04.
Holder's Responsibilities.
The authorization is granted only to those taxpayers who have demonstrated, to
the Commission's satisfaction, the accounting and technical capability to
comply with the Sales Tax Act. Direct pay authority holders make all purchases
of tangible personal property tax exempt and all taxes due as required by the
Idaho Sales Tax Act will be remitted directly to the Commission by the direct
pay authority holder. Vendors will be allowed to sell all items of tangible
personal property to the direct pay authority holder without charging sales tax
provided they obtain and keep on file a copy of the letter granting the direct
pay authority. (3-31-22)
05.
Revocation. The Commission may revoke an authorization if it
determines that the taxpayer is not complying with this rule or if the taxpayer
is allowing contractors or other third parties to make exempt purchases under
its authority. Notice of revocation will be given in the manner provided for
deficiencies in taxes in Section
633629, Idaho Code, and is
subject to review as provided in Section
63-3631, Idaho Code. Should the
Commission revoke a taxpayer's direct pay authority it will be the taxpayer's
responsibility to notify his vendors of the revocation. (3-31-22)
06.
Tax Imposed by Hotel/Motel Room
Sales Tax. The authorization can't be used for taxes imposed on lodging
accommodations. State sales tax, Travel and Convention tax, and Auditorium or
Community Center District tax, when applicable, is charged by and paid to the
retailer by the direct pay permittee. (3-31-22)
07.
Valid Only on Purchases of Tangible
Personal Property. The authorization is valid only on purchases of
tangible personal property. The taxpayer can't use the authorization when
engaging contractors involved in improving real property. Special rules apply
to contractors. Refer to Rules
012 through
015, and
066 of these rules.
(3-31-22)
08.
Expiration. Direct Pay Authority is granted for a period of five
(5) years. If the authorization is not renewed at the end of the expiration
period, the authorization will expire automatically. (3-31-22)
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