Action Alert—Stop the Great Sales Tax Spike

March 7, 2022

Action Alert—Stop the Great Sales Tax Spike

House Bill 741 calls for raising Idaho’s sales tax rate from its current 6% to 7.85%, which would make it the highest of any state in the nation. Although the bill’s goal of reducing property taxes is laudable, its method of increasing the sales tax by more than 30% is not—especially not when the state has $1.9 billion in surplus revenues. Small businesses already face record inflation, supply chain disruptions, and a historic shortage of workers. This is no time to raise taxes on them. Please tell your lawmakers that while you appreciate the attempt to lower property taxes, a convoluted increase on sales taxes is the wrong direction and this is no time to add $800 million in taxes on Idaho citizens. Take Action Now. Take Action Here. As an NFIB member, you are part of an organization that is working to defend your right to own, operate and grow your business by leveling the playing field with Big Business, Big Government and Big Labor. Part of the value of your NFIB membership is access to our outstanding events with local, state, and federal lawmakers.