Filing individual income taxes online

If you choose to e-file, you must use the same provider to file both your federal and state returns.

Note: The Idaho State Tax Commission does not endorse the following companies, products, or services. The companies listed on this page offer different levels of service, so you may want to look carefully at each provider to see which free filing offers you qualify for. If you have technical difficulties while using these products, please contact that company’s help desk or technical support.

Free electronic filing

The state of Idaho has partnered with software developers and the IRS to provide selected groups of taxpayers with free electronic filing. To see if you qualify for free filing, please read the information below and click on the company name to view their software.

• 1040NOW, offering free federal and Idaho tax online tax preparation and e-file if in tax year 2011 you meet one of the following:
  • Have Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $32,000 or less, or
  • Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or
  • Are active duty military with an AGI of $57,000 or less.
• Intuit Tax Freedom Project, donating free TurboTax® online tax preparation and e-file if in tax year 2011 you meet one of the following:
  • Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or
  • Earned $31,000 or less Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), or
  • Served Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard) with a military W2 and AGI of $57,000 or less.
• TaxSlayer.com is available to the following qualified individuals:
  • Household income is under $57,000 and
  • Are 25 years old or younger or
  • Qualify for Earned Income Credit or
  • Are Active Duty Military
  Be sure to use the link above to connect with the Taxslayer.com free file Idaho page.

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Last updated Feb. 8, 2012