Idaho State Tax Commission - Property Tax Frequently Asked Questions

Property Tax Frequently Asked Questions

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Property Tax Reduction / Circuit Breaker (PTR)

PTR - 1	I bought my home after the April 15 filing deadline. Can I apply for a homeowner’s exemption or a property tax reduction benefit for this year? A home must be owner occupied before April 15 to be eligible for the homeowner’s exemption or property tax reduction benefit. You can apply for the homeowner’s exemption this year but will not be eligible to receive the exemption until next year. You cannot apply for the property tax reduction benefit until next year and must meet the remaining eligibility requirements before you will be eligible for this benefit. Contact us if you need more information. Return to Property Tax Questions
PTR - 2	I applied for a property tax reduction benefit last year. Do I have to apply again this year when nothing has changed? Yes. An application for the property tax reduction benefit (unlike an application for the homeowner’s exemption) must be made annually between Jan. 1 and April 15. Contact us if you need more information. Return to Property Tax Questions
PTR - 3	When I was applying for a property tax reduction benefit, I was told I would need to include nontaxable income. Why do I have to include it on my property tax reduction application? The property tax reduction law defines income as the total income from all sources of the applicant (and spouse, if married) minus allowable expenses such as medical expenses. Contact us if you need more information. Return to Property Tax Questions
PTR - 4	I qualified for a property tax reduction benefit of $600. Will I owe any property taxes? If the total property taxes owed on eligible property are less than $600, you will not owe property taxes but may owe other fees or special taxes. If the total property taxes owed exceed $600, you will owe the difference between the property tax amount and the $600, plus any other fees or special taxes. Contact us if you need more information. Return to Property Tax Questions
PTR - 5	I didn’t know about this program and I have been eligible for several years. Can I apply for the property tax reduction benefit for prior years? No. You can only apply for and receive the property tax reduction benefit for the current year. Contact us if you need more information. Return to Property Tax Questions

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