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You should always file your return on time and pay as much as you can when you file. Filing on time will reduce your penalties for any unpaid taxes.
Use our penalty and interest estimator to calculate what you may owe for certain tax types.
Make payments before the due date
Although Idaho doesn't require estimated tax payments for individuals, you can make payments toward your future tax debt any time during the tax year and until the due date. We accept cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, ACH credit, and ACH debit payments.
(Note: If you pay with a credit/debit card or e-check, our third-party provider will charge a convenience fee. These fees are not initiated or collected by the Idaho State Tax Commission.)
You can make payments:
- In person at our Boise office or at our other offices. (We recommend you don't leave cash in a drop box.)
- Online by credit/debit card or e-check. The credit cards we accept are: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Read about all payment options on the E-Pay page.
How do I pay my taxes with a credit or debit card?
What are estimated payments and what is a Form 51?
Adjust your W-4 amount
We urge you to update your paycheck withholding for both federal and state taxes.
Information, guides, and forms are available on the tax.idaho.gov/w4 page.
Double-check your tax return
- Review the return for accuracy before sending it.
- Verify that the correct address is on the return.
- Check for the correct Social Security numbers.
- Make sure W-2 information is correct when e-filing.
- Provide a driver's license number when e-filing.
- Verify banking information when using direct deposit.
