Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 35 - Tax Commission, State
Rule 35.01.09 - IDAHO BEER AND WINE TAXES ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Section 35.01.09.013 - BREAKAGE OR SPOILAGE

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 35.01.09.013

Current through August 31, 2023

Sections 23-1051, 23-1319, Idaho Code

01. Percentage Method. When a beer or wine container is damaged, contents spoiled, or is otherwise unfit for sale, the beer wholesaler or wine distributor may claim a percentage deduction of their total inventory purchases during the reporting period when the breakage or spoilage occurred. The taxpayer may claim a deduction without prior written approval when adequate records are maintained to verify actual breakage or spoilage. The maximum percentage deductions are one-half of one percent (0.50%) for beer and three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) for wine. (4-6-23)

a. The Tax Commission may revoke the use of the percentage method for any taxpayer at any time. The Tax Commission will notify the taxpayer in writing that future destructions of breakage or spoilage will require written approval from the Tax Commission. (4-6-23)

b. Any taxpayer who has received written notice revoking the percentage method must file the destruction request form required by the Tax Commission. (4-6-23)

02. Reporting Destruction or Spoilage. Taxpayers will report the destruction or spoilage in the manner and form required by the Tax Commission when claiming breakage or spoilage exceeding the maximum percentages allowed or the Tax Commission revokes the percentage method. (4-6-23)

03. Deduction for Breakage or Spoilage. A deduction may be claimed by the taxpayer for breakage or spoilage when reporting beer or wine tax due. (4-6-23)

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