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  • 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 […]

  • Avoid confusion, delays – use tax.idaho.gov to pay your taxes

    February 18, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 18, 2025 — As tax season shifts into high gear, the Idaho State Tax Commission is warning the public about third-party payment services that allow people to pay their Idaho taxes or set up a payment plan through the service. While the service might do what it says, it’s costing taxpayers […]

  • Most Idaho taxpayers qualify to e-file for free

    February 13, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 13, 2025 — Want to e-file your income tax return without paying money to do it? Most Idahoans can prepare and e-file their federal and Idaho taxes for free through two programs offered by the Idaho State Tax Commission and the IRS. Direct File The new Direct File program is for […]

  • Idaho Tax Commission releases annual tax burden study

    February 7, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 7, 2025 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has published the latest tax burden comparative of Idaho and the United States. The study compares Idaho’s state and local taxes with those of other states and the District of Columbia. The Tax Commission conducted the annual study based on data from fiscal […]

  • Free webinars offer tips, basics for filing 2024 income taxes

    February 4, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 4, 2025 — Looking for some guidance on filing income taxes? Get tips for completing your return at free webinars presented by the Idaho State Tax Commission. The “Lunch & Learn – Idaho Tax Basics for Retirees” webinar will help you stay current on tax obligations in retirement. The online class […]

  • Church bookkeeper from Idaho Falls convicted of tax evasion

    January 30, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 30, 2025 — A bookkeeper from Idaho Falls is serving prison time for state income tax evasion, perjury, and grand theft after embezzling money from her church. The Bonneville County District Court sentenced Kaitlyn Fisher to two years fixed and three years indeterminate for tax evasion, three years fixed and 10 […]

  • File income tax returns starting Jan. 27, use new Direct File

    January 23, 2025

    BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 23, 2025 — The Idaho State Tax Commission and the Internal Revenue Service start processing 2024 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27. Idaho expects to process over 1.03 million income tax returns in 2025. New this year, Idaho is participating in the IRS Direct File program, which will launch […]

  • North Idaho woman who embezzled from grandfather convicted of tax evasion

    December 19, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Dec. 19, 2024 — A North Idaho woman is on probation for state income tax evasion after embezzling money from her grandfather. The Kootenai County District Court placed Nicole Ellis, of Coeur d’Alene, on supervised probation for five years after convicting her of income tax evasion. The court also ordered her to […]

  • Former city treasurer convicted of grand theft, tax evasion

    November 21, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Nov. 21, 2024 — A former treasurer for the City of Hauser and finance director for the City of Rathdrum is on probation for grand theft and state income tax evasion after embezzling money from a local youth sports league. The Kootenai County District Court sentenced Melissa Ann Taylor, of Hauser, ID, […]