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  • Farmers markets, events sellers reminded to collect and pay sales tax

    March 23, 2022

    Farmers markets are gearing up for spring and summer. Before you start selling your products at any event, be sure you have the correct registration and permits to collect and pay Idaho sales tax. The Idaho State Tax Commission provides sales tax guidelines and instructions at tax.idaho.gov/salesusehub. To determine if you need a regular seller’s permit […]

  • Respond to identity verification letters to protect tax refunds

    March 16, 2022

    Last year the Idaho State Tax Commission sent over 22,000 identity verification letters and stopped more than $3.4 million in tax refunds from going to fraudsters. This year, the Tax Commission continues its fraud detection reviews that include sending letters asking income tax filers to validate their identity or confirm that they’ve filed their return. […]

  • Tax rebates coming later this month

    March 10, 2022

    Ready for your tax rebate? The Idaho State Tax Commission starts issuing 2022 rebates in late March. The rebates automatically go to people who were full-year Idaho residents for 2020 and 2021 and who filed income tax returns for those years. This includes those who filed grocery-credit refund returns. The rebate amount is either $75 […]

  • Property tax benefit available for qualifying veterans with disabilities

    March 9, 2022

    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 might qualify for a property tax benefit in 2022 if both of these apply: They’re recognized as a 100% service-connected disabled veteran or receive […]

  • Businesses can e-file state, federal income taxes together

    March 3, 2022

    Businesses wanting to prepare and e-file both their federal and state income tax returns should visit the Idaho State Tax Commission website, tax.idaho.gov. The Tax Commission’s Business income tax e-file providers page links to authorized software providers that offer electronic filing for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries. Software providers’ fees and services vary. Businesses should compare the […]

  • Want your property taxes reduced in 2022? See if you qualify

    February 24, 2022

    ou 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. The Tax Commission administers the program, but you apply through your county assessor’s office. You can get an application for property tax […]

  • Track your tax refund online anytime

    February 22, 2022

    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 McCray said. “Our online service is the fastest, easiest way […]

  • More Idahoans might qualify for property tax deferral in 2022

    February 10, 2022

    More Idahoans might qualify to have their property taxes deferred under a state law changed in 2021. The law increased income limits and expanded who can apply for Idaho’s Property Tax Deferral program. The program lets taxpayers postpone paying taxes on their home and up to an acre of land. The taxes and interest must eventually be […]

  • Get a faster tax refund with these tips

    February 8, 2022

    As you prepare to file your 2021 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 to add this missing information, but not […]