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

    March 21, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — March 21, 2024 — 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 19, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — March 19, 2024 — Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent over 2,400 identity verification letters and stopped nearly $30.1 million in income tax refunds from going to thieves who used stolen identities to file fake tax returns. “We know our internal systems help us identify and root out tax fraud,” […]

  • Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax deferral

    March 14, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — March 14, 2024 — 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 […]

  • Veterans with disabilities can apply online for property tax benefit

    March 5, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — March 5, 2024 — 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 program online at tax.idaho.gov/proptaxrelief. They’ll need an email address. They also can get […]

  • Track your tax refund online anytime

    February 29, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 29, 2024 — 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 and the refund amount you expect. “It’s easy to check the status of your refund with our online service,” Tax Commission […]

  • Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax relief

    February 27, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 27, 2024 — 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/proptaxrelief. You’ll need an email […]

  • Many Idahoans can get free income tax help

    February 20, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 20, 2024 — 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 15, 2024

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 15, 2024 — As you prepare to file your 2023 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 […]

  • 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 […]