You must pay sales tax and use tax on taxable goods and services if you run a business or are a resident of Utah. Use tax is levied on the use of tangible personal property as well as some services, whereas sales tax is levied on transactions involving tangible personal property. Now tell me, how can I pay my Utah sales tax online? Here is a guide to assist you.
You must first register with the Utah State Tax Commission in order to pay Utah sales tax online. By going to the Utah State Tax Commission website and selecting the “Register a Business” link, you can accomplish this. Create an account and register your business by following the on-screen instructions. Your company name, contact information, and other pertinent information must be provided.
After registering, you can access your account and go to the “Pay Taxes” area by logging in. When asked how much sales tax you owe, choose that option. Payment options include e-check, debit or credit card, and ACH withdrawal. If you’d like, you may also plan recurring payments.
The procedure is the same if you have to pay use tax in Utah. Access your account by logging in, then go to the “Pay Taxes” area. Enter the amount you owe after choosing the use tax option. The same payment options indicated above are accepted for payment.
Include your tax ID number and the tax period you are paying for when mailing your payment. Any correspondence you have received from the Utah State Tax Commission will contain your Utah state tax ID number. You can get help from the Utah State Tax Commission by calling (801) 297-2200 if you are unable to find your tax ID number.
Finally, paying Utah sales tax online is a simple procedure. Sign up for an account with the Utah State Tax Commission, log in, then go to the “Pay Taxes” area. Enter the amount you owe after choosing the sales tax or use tax option. Payment options include e-check, debit or credit card, and ACH withdrawal. Send your payment to the Utah State Tax Commission along with your tax ID number and information about the applicable tax period if you would rather pay by mail. Please feel free to ask the Utah State Tax Commission any questions you may have.