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  • Don’t wait—file your income taxes now for less stress and a faster refund

    March 20, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — March 20, 2025 — With less than a month to go before the April 15 income tax filing deadline, the Idaho State Tax Commission is recommending that taxpayers don’t wait until the due date to file. Here’s why: 1. Filing your income tax return in March will get you a faster refund. […]

  • Help protect your tax refunds: Respond to identity verification letters

    March 18, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — March 18, 2025 — Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent over 3,800 identity verification letters and stopped nearly $2 million in income tax refunds from going to thieves who used stolen identities to file fake tax returns. “We’re committed to preventing and catching tax fraud, along with issuing refunds to […]

  • Eligible homeowners can apply for property tax deferral

    March 13, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — March 13, 2025 — You might qualify to have your property taxes deferred under Idaho’s Property Tax Deferral program, which lets you postpone paying taxes on your home and up to an acre of land. You eventually repay the taxes plus interest to the state of Idaho. You can apply for the […]

  • Idaho grants tax relief to victims of California wildfires

    March 6, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — March 6, 2025 — The Idaho State Tax Commission is extending the deadlines to file and pay taxes for victims of the California wildfires and straight-line winds. Affected taxpayers in Los Angeles County will have until Oct. 15, 2025, to file returns and make tax payments that were originally due from Jan. […]

  • Veterans with disabilities can apply for property tax benefit

    March 4, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — March 4, 2025 — Some Idaho veterans with disabilities are eligible to have their property tax bill reduced by as much as $1,500 on their Idaho residence and up to one acre of land. Veterans can apply for the benefit online at tax.idaho.gov/ptr. They also can get a paper application on the […]

  • Track your tax refund online anytime

    February 27, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 27, 2025 — After you’ve filed your Idaho income tax return, track your refund online at tax.idaho.gov/refund for the most up-to-date information. You’ll need to provide your Social Security number or Taxpayer Identity number, and the refund amount you expect. “The fastest and easiest way to check your refund status is […]

  • Eligible homeowners can apply for property tax relief

    February 25, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 25, 2025 — You might qualify for some property tax relief. Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction program reduces property taxes on an eligible homeowner’s primary Idaho residence and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,500. You can apply for the program online at tax.idaho.gov/ptr. You also can get […]

  • Many Idahoans can get free income tax help

    February 20, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 20, 2025 — You might be able to get free help preparing your income tax return at volunteer tax preparation sites throughout Idaho. To find a site near you, visit the Idaho State Tax Commission website at tax.idaho.gov. Click on the Free Income Tax Help link on the home page. You […]

  • Get a faster tax refund with these tips

    February 19, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 19, 2025 — As you prepare to file your 2024 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund faster. Make sure you’ve received all your W-2s or other required information before filing your return. You can file an amended return […]