Parental choice tax credit application launches successfully

BOISE, Idaho — Jan. 15, 2026 — The parental choice tax credit application launched successfully today. It went live at the scheduled start time of 12:01 a.m. MST, and parents began completing applications within minutes. At the time of this news release, the Tax Commission had more than 3,300 applications submitted for the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit program.

Support staff monitored the application process and quickly resolved any issues that arose during the initial rollout, ensuring continuity and reliability for applicants. They continue to monitor program performance closely and stand ready to provide ongoing support to ensure the program operates as intended.

“This was a well-planned and well-executed implementation,” said Commissioner Janet Moyle, who serves as the oversight commissioner on this new program. “Our team worked proactively to ensure the program was ready at launch, and we remain fully available to assist families and stakeholders as they access this new opportunity.”

We encourage applicants who are experiencing challenges with the application to contact our call center at (208) 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660. For more information about the parental choice tax credit, visit the state’s official website for this program, myschoolchoice.idaho.gov.