Are digital goods taxable in Idaho?
Yes, when the buyer gets a permanent right of use. Idaho treats digital music, books, videos and games sold that way as tangible personal property.
| Short answer | Taxable (permanent use) |
|---|---|
| Authority | Idaho Code 63-3616(b) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-09-30 |
Why
Idaho Code 63-3616(b) treats digital music, books, videos and games with a permanent right of use as tangible personal property, which is taxable.
Software that is delivered electronically or accessed remotely is excluded from the same definition.
Business vs. consumer buyers
AgentTax applies the same answer to business and consumer buyers here. Only a few states change the answer by buyer: Iowa and Washington exempt some business purchases by statute, and Maryland and Ohio split the rate or taxability by use.
Where the line is
- Rental or subscription access without a permanent right of use is not covered.
How AgentTax classifies digital goods
Downloads the buyer keeps: e-books, music, video, data files and other digital products transferred electronically. AgentTax routes downloads and data purchases to its digital good category.
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Open the calculatorFrequently asked questions
- Are digital downloads taxable in Idaho?
- Music, books, videos and games with a permanent right of use are taxable. Electronically delivered software is not.
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Sources
- Idaho Code 63-3616(b)
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