Indiana Sales Tax

On this page you will find handy sales and use tax information about Indiana.

How to use this page:

We’ve pulled in the information from all our Charts for a consolidated view by state.  Here you can see the sales tax rates and if the state has remote seller nexus rules. You can also see any sales tax holidays or amnesty programs that may exist, though these do not apply to all states.

Below the chart you can find any News & Tip item we have published that relates to Indiana that you can filter by topic. This will help you get informed on current and past legislation that has passed in the state.

State Rate

7.000%

Range of Local Rates

0%

Local Rates Apply to Use Tax

N/A

ECONOMIC NEXUS

10/1/2018 – see state notice

New thresholds: January 1, 2024

MARKETPLACE NEXUS

7/1/2019

New thresholds: January 1, 2024

Gas Use Tax Holiday

April 8, 2026 - May 8, 2026

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) signed an executive order declaring an emergency 30-day suspension of the state gasoline use tax, citing the ongoing conflict in Iran and dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Status

Inactive

Amnesty Filing Dates

September 15, 2015 - November 16, 2015

Go to Indiana Amnesty Page
AMNESTY INCLUSION PERIODS

Applies to unpaid tax liability for a listed tax that was due and payable for a tax period ending before January 1, 2013.

TAX TYPES AND CONDITIONS

Income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, inheritance tax, estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax liabilities.

Ineligible if participated in 2005 or SST amnesty.  Prohibited from participating in future amnesty.  Non participants subject to double penalty for any liability discovered post amnesty. More Details.

AMNESTY BENEFITS

Interest, penalties and collection fees waived.

Status

Inactive

Amnesty Filing Dates

May 2, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Go to Indiana Amnesty Page
AMNESTY INCLUSION PERIODS

Taxes due after January 1, 2017.

TAX TYPES AND CONDITIONS

Sales, use, and income taxes.

To qualify, a retailer must meet these qualifications:

• Applicant has inventory located in a third-party Indiana warehouse and sells to Indiana customers.
• Never filed tax returns in Indiana for tax type in question.
• Never registered for tax type in question.
• Never been audited or contacted by DOR about tax type in question.

AMNESTY BENEFITS

Waiver of all taxes prior to 2017, waiver of penalties and interest.

Status

Future

Amnesty Filing Dates

July 15, 2026 - September 9, 2026

Go to Indiana Amnesty Page
AMNESTY INCLUSION PERIODS

Period ending before January 1, 2024

TAX TYPES AND CONDITIONS

 The department will:

  • abate and not seek to collect any interest, penalties, collection fees, or costs that would otherwise be applicable;
  • release any liens imposed;
  • not seek civil or criminal prosecution against any individual or entity; and
  • not issue, or, if issued, will withdraw, an assessment, demand notice, or a warrant for payment against any individual or entity, for the listed taxes due from the taxpayer.

Exclusion: If a taxpayer participated in a prior Indiana amnesty program, they will be ineligible to participate in this one.

AMNESTY BENEFITS

Waiver of all related penalties and interest

Administration Information
Streamlined Sales Tax Status

Full Member

NUMBER OF TAXING AUTHORITIES

1 Sales Tax Jurisdiction

HOME RULE AUTHORITIES

N/A

Sales Tax Sourcing (Intrastate)

Destination

Sales Tax Return Due Date

Monthly filers: (1) 20th of month following reporting period if average monthly sales and use tax liability in preceding year exceeded $1,000, or if filing combined sales/withholding tax return and withholding tax return is due by 20th; (2) 30th of month following reporting period if average monthly sales and use liability in preceding year did not exceed $1,000. Annual filers: last day of month following reporting period.

Exemption Information
RESALE CERTIFICATE

Indiana Resales Certificate

TYPES OF EXEMPTIONS

Product types of exemptions: Services, unprepared grocery food items, health care items, public transportation

 

Entity types of exemptions: purchases by government agencies, school districts, and nonprofits, utilities

 

Indiana Exemption Certificate Forms

State Links
State Tax Web Page

Indiana Department of Revenue

Rate Look-Up Page

Indiana Rate Look-Up

Registration Link

Register for Indiana Sales Tax

History & Fun Facts
HISTORY

  • Indiana enacted its gross retail sales and use tax in 1963.
  • In 2004, Indiana enacted legislation to conform with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.

FUN FACTS
  • In Indiana, marshmallow crème is exempt from sales tax but marshmallows are not. Candy is taxable in Indiana and marshmallows are considered a candy because they are a preparation of sweeteners and flavorings in the form of pieces.

No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 Introduced

Under the proposed House bill, a state may tax or regulate a person’s activity in interstate commerce only when the person is physically present in the state during the period in which the tax or regulation is imposed.

Tax Base of Aircraft Acquired in Exchange Not Reduced for Like-kind Exchange from Indiana Sales Tax

A company was required to collect Indiana sales tax on the leasing of an aircraft it acquired in an exchange based on the total consideration the company provided with a deduction for the value of a like-kind exchange.

Congress Introduces Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 and Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017

Introduced on April 27, 2017, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017, if enacted, would authorize states meeting certain requirements to require remote sellers that do not meet a small seller exception to collect their state and local sales and use taxes.

Separately Stated Food and Beverage Services Charges Exempt in Indiana

An Indiana hotel operator, which provided meeting rooms and made food and beverages arrangements, was not liable for sales tax on separately stated service charges for serving food and beverages on customer invoices.

Online Backup Software Not Taxable in Indiana

An information technology company was not liable for additional Indiana sales tax on online backup software it provided to its clients since the software was incidental to the company’s provision of online backup subscription services.

Manufacturer’s Purchases of Shipping Labels and Printer Ribbons Are Taxable in Indiana

Purchases of shipping labels and printer ribbons by a manufacturer of medical devices did not qualify for an exemption from Indiana use tax since the products did not constitute an integral and material part of the finished product.

Online Sales Simplification Act of 2016 Discussion Draft is Introduced

The proposed legislation would implement a “hybrid origin” approach for remote sales. States could impose sales tax on remote sales if the origin state participates in a clearinghouse.

Sale of Advertising Materials by Advertising Company Taxable in Indiana

An advertising company’s sale of advertising materials to customers was subject to sales tax in Indiana since the sale constituted a \”unitary transaction,” in which one price is charged for the sale of property and services together and is taxable.

No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2016 Introduced

Taking the opposite approach of the Marketplace Fairness Act and Remote Transactions Parity Act, the proposed bill would limit the ability of states to require remote sellers to collect use tax. However, the bill failed to pass.

Congress Approves Permanent Extension of Internet Tax Freedom Act

Congress approved a permanent extension of the Internet Tax Freedom Act, signed into law by the President 02/24/16. More…

Internet Tax Freedom Act Extended Through October 1, 2016

The President signed an act to extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act through 10/01/16. More…

Internet Tax Freedom Act Extended Until December 11, 2015

U.S. House of Representatives passed a provision to extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act until 12/11/15. More…

Electricity Used by Restaurants Exempt in Indiana

Electricity used by a restaurant group qualified for the consumption exemption from Indiana sales and use tax. More…

House Introduces Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015

U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015 on 06/15/15. More…

Indiana Enacts Amnesty Program

Indiana established a tax amnesty program to take place 09/15/15 through 11/16/15. More…

Construction Materials Pulled from Inventory Non-Taxable in Indiana

A retailer also acting as a general contractor was not liable for Indiana sales tax on construction materials. More…

Industrial Gas Producer Doesn’t Qualify for Manufacturing Exemption in Indiana

An Indiana industrial gas producer didn’t qualify for the state’s manufacturing exemption on equipment used to produce gases. More…

Senate Introduces Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015

On March 10, 2015, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015.

Full Sales Tax Refund Claim Allowed for Defaulted Loans Purchased at Discount in Indiana

A finance company that purchased installment sale contracts at a 30% discount was entitled to the full amounts of its Indiana sales tax refund claims.

Conveyor Equipment Is Taxable for Indiana Manufacturer

Conveyors and conveyor equipment used by a cardboard box manufacturer did not qualify for Indiana’s manufacturing exemption because the items were used in post-production.

Internet Tax Freedom Act Extended Until October 1, 2015, Permanent Extension Introduced

On December 16, 2014, President Barack Obama signed an act including a provision that extends the Internet Tax Freedom Act until October 1, 2015.

Services Sold in Bundled Transaction Taxable in Indiana

A business was liable for Indiana sales tax on nontaxable design and installation services because the services were sold as part of a bundled transaction.

Internet Tax Freedom Act is Extended through December 11, 2014

President Barack Obama has signed federal legislation extending the Internet Tax Freedom Act through December 11, 2014.

Indiana Enacts Legislation Authorizing Review, Analysis, and Evaluation of Tax Incentives

Indiana has enacted legislation that requires the Commission on State Tax and Financing Policy to regularly review, analyze, and evaluate Indiana state and local tax incentives…