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  • Track your tax refund online anytime

    February 23, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 23, 2023 — 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 takes less than 30 seconds to get a refund update,” Tax Commission Chairman Jeff […]

  • Many Idahoans can get free income tax help

    February 22, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 22, 2023 — 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 IRS.gov and go to the Free Tax Return Preparation page. You also can visit the Idaho State Tax Commission website at […]

  • Eligible homeowners can now apply online for property tax relief

    February 16, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 16, 2023 — 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. New this year, you can apply for the program online at tax.idaho.gov/proptaxrelief. You’ll […]

  • Tax rebates not taxable; corrected 1099-Gs coming

    February 15, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 15, 2023 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has been receiving phone calls asking whether Idaho’s tax rebates are taxable. The answer is no. The IRS announced on February 10, 2023, that taxpayers who received Idaho’s tax rebates won’t need to report these payments on their 2022 federal income tax returns. […]

  • Get a faster tax refund with these tips

    February 7, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 7, 2023 — As you prepare to file your 2022 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 […]

  • Thousands eligible for free e-file

    January 31, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 31, 2023 — 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 $73,000 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 2022 income taxes

    January 24, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 24, 2023 — 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 2022 Income Taxes” webinar runs in January, February, and March. […]

  • Retirees: File Form 24 to protect against tax identity theft, get money

    January 18, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho – Jan. 18, 2023 – Ahead of the tax filing season, the Idaho State Tax Commission is giving advice on how to watch out for tax fraud. People who are 65 and older are more likely to be victims of tax identity theft. That’s because fraudsters know that many retirees don’t make enough […]

  • File Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 23

    January 17, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 17, 2023 — The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2022 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday, January 23. The Internal Revenue Service begins processing federal returns the same day. Tax season facts: E-filing your return is the safest and easiest way to file. It’s also the quickest way to […]

  • Former DMV employee sentenced for tax fraud

    January 6, 2023

    BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 6, 2023 — A Malad City woman and former employee of the Oneida County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must pay $930 in restitution to the Idaho State Tax Commission after pleading guilty to two counts of willful failure to pay tax. The Oneida County Magistrate Court sentenced Kimberly Wilson in […]