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  • Most Idaho taxpayers eligible for free e-file

    February 13, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 13, 2024 — Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free. The Idaho State Tax Commission is encouraging taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $79,000 a year or less to visit tax.idaho.gov/freefile. This page details companies offering free online filing and […]

  • Free webinar offers tips for filing 2023 income taxes

    February 7, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 7, 2024 — Filing income taxes doesn’t have to be confusing. Get tips for completing your federal and Idaho tax returns at a free webinar presented by the Idaho State Tax Commission and the Taxpayer Advocate Service. The “Tips for Filing 2023 Income Taxes” webinar runs in February, March, and April. […]

  • Arco business owners convicted of income tax evasion

    February 1, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 1, 2024 — The Butte County District Court recently convicted the owners of an Arco, Idaho construction company of income tax evasion and theft related to money accepted for unfinished work. Kristine Oetting and Ross Boocks received thousands of dollars from clients for construction work their company didn’t complete, and the […]

  • File Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 29

    January 22, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 22, 2024 — The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2023 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday, January 29. The Internal Revenue Service begins processing federal returns the same day. The sooner you file your return, the sooner you’ll get your refund. For the first time ever, the Tax Commission […]

  • Idaho Falls Office Closed Jan. 9 – Jan. 12

    January 5, 2024

    The Idaho State Tax Commission will close the Idaho Falls office to the public from Tuesday, January 9, through Friday, January 12. This temporary closure is necessary while we relocate our services from the first to the third floor. If you need help during this time, please visit one of our other locations or call […]

  • Hiring event for tax season temps on Jan. 17.

    January 4, 2024

    We’re holding a job fair to fill 50+ tax season temporary jobs in our Boise office. The event is happening on January 17 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 11321 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Job seekers can show up for a walk-in interview or email us ahead of time to make an appointment. No […]

  • December Lunch and Learn webinars – Explore new topics

    December 18, 2023

    Do you need permits for a new business? Are you a bookkeeper seeking guidance? Do you have questions about the sales and use tax audit process? It doesn’t have to be intimidating—we can help! Our Lunch and Learn webinars are an excellent opportunity to learn about tax and business fundamentals. Join us for these free […]

  • TAP, other online tools down for maintenance

    October 30, 2023

    Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) and some other online tools on our website will be down for maintenance from Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. to Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Mountain Time. The other online tools include Quick Pay, Where’s My Refund?, Verify Identity, Respond to Inquiry Letter, and Temporary Sales and Promoters.  

  • Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns

    October 2, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Oct. 2, 2023 — Time’s running out to file your 2022 Idaho income tax return. The Idaho State Tax Commission says taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension to file must send in their return and full payment by October 16. “Over 950,000 individual income tax returns have been filed so far […]