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Settings and Security

You can change account information such as your login information, the way you get authentication codes, and your security questions.

Changing your profile name

You can change your name, if, for example, you want it to show your nickname.

Changing your name here is different than changing your username to log in (see below), your legal name, or your business’s DBA name. For your legal name or DBA name, see Changing your information.

To change your profile name

  1. On your TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile.
  2. On the Profile tab, you’ll see your current name. Just under it, click Change Name.
  3. Enter a new name and click OK.

Changing your username

You can change your username after you’re registered. You use your username to log into TAP. To change the profile name in your account, such as have it show your nickname, see Changing your profile name, above.

To change your username

  1. On your TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile.
  2. On the Profile tab, you’ll see your current username. Beneath it, click Change Username.
  3. Enter a new username and click OK.

Changing your password

You can change the password for your TAP account anytime. For security reasons, you must change your password at least every 370 days.

Your password is case sensitive and must:

  • Be at least 10 characters.
  • Use a combination of letters and numbers.
  • Have both uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Contain at least one special character: (~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * _ – + = ? / | \ ; : [ ] { } ( ) < > . ,)
  • Be different than your username.

 

To change your password

  1. On your TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile.
  2. On the Security tab, locate Password and click Change Password to the right.
  3. Enter your current password.
  4. Enter your new password and then enter it again to confirm.
  5. Click OK.

Use your new password the next time you log in.

Managing authentication methods

You must use two-factor authentication (2FA) as added security for your TAP account. If you’ve chosen to “Trust this browser,” you might not be prompted for an authentication code. Otherwise, you’ll be prompted when you log in to request an authentication code (security code) be sent to you in the method you chose. You should receive the code within 1-5 minutes.

For everything except a passkey, you must use two different methods (such as a password and authentication app) each time you log in to TAP. You can choose an authentication app, email, or phone number (for a text message) to get your authentication code.  You can add multiples of some, such as phone numbers. Note that some cell phone service providers use security measures that slow text message delivery.

To manage authentication methods

  1. On your TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile.
  2. On the Security tab, choose the method you want and click the link to the right of it.
  3. Do one of these:
    • To set up a new method, follow the instructions on screen.
    • To delete a certain method, email, or phone number, click the X next to that choice and click Yes to confirm you want to delete it.

Changing your security question

Security questions allow you to reset your password if you forget it. Choose questions you’ll remember but that are difficult for others to guess.

To change your security question

  1. On your TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile.
  2. On the Security tab, scroll down to the Security Questions section and click Change Security Questions.
  3. Choose a new question, enter the answer, and type the answer again to confirm it.
  4. Click OK.

TAP Payment Plan

You can request a payment plan. You also can change a request you’ve already submitted.

Requesting a payment plan

You can request a payment plan through TAP when we’ve processed your return and your balance is reflected in TAP.

Tips:

  • Pay as much as you can before the due date.
  • You can make extra payments anytime. This reduces your balance, as well as interest and penalty.
  • You’ll need your bank routing number and account number from the bottom of your checks. The routing number is the first group of numbers, and the account number is the middle group. Don’t include the last group, which is your check number.

To request a payment plan (with a TAP account)

  1. On the TAP home page, click the More tab.
  2. In the Payment Plans panel, click Request a Payment Plan.
    Contact us if you don’t see this link.
  3. Read the agreement and click Next.
  4. Choose an available option for the payment plan and click Next.
  5. Follow the instructions to complete your request. When asked when you want the payment plan to start, you must choose a date that’s between 10 and 40 days from the date you submit this request.
  6. Click Submit, or click Save Draft to save your work and return later to finish.

To finish a draft request

  1. On the TAP home page, click the More tab.
  2. In the Submissions panel, click Search submissions.
  3. Click Payment Plan.
  4. Click Continue Editing in the upper-right corner.
  5. Fill out your payment plan request.
  6. Click Submit.

To request a payment plan (without a TAP account)

  1. On the TAP home page, under the Payments panel, click Request a Payment Plan
  2. Verify your Identity and enter a Letter ID found in the top right corner of any letter from the Idaho State Tax commission delivered within the past two years.
  3. Read the agreement and click Next.
  4. Choose an available option for the payment plan and click Next.
  5. Follow the instructions to complete your request.
  6. Click Submit.

Changing a payment plan request

You can change a payment plan request you’ve submitted if it’s still marked as Pending. To change the length of the plan, you must delete your request and start over.

If your request is already marked as Processing, contact us to make changes.

To change a payment plan request

  1. On the TAP home page, click the More tab.
  2. In the Submissions panel, click Search Submissions.
  3. Click Payment Plan.
  4. Click Continue Editing in the upper-right corner.
  5. Change your payment plan request.
  6. Click Submit.

Changing banking information for a payment plan

You can change from where you want us to withdraw payments, such as changing from one bank account to another.

  • If your next payment is due in 7 days or less, contact us about changing bank information.
  • If your next payment is due in 8 days or more, you can use TAP to change your bank information. See the steps below.

To change bank information for a payment plan

  1. On the TAP home page, click the More tab.
  2. In the Payment Plans panel, click Change Payment Plan Bank Details.
  3. Follow the instructions to change bank accounts.
  4. Click Submit.

TAP Tech Problems

Issues with registering

This section describes some common issues you might have while registering with TAP.

Can’t verify EIN

If you’re an out-of-state tax professional, TAP might not be able to verify your federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) when you try to register for your own account.

We might need to make a system adjustment for you. Contact us through the TAP Issues box in our Submit a question section, or call us at(208) 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at(800) 972-7660.

You see the message “Please verify that your SSN, name, and ZIP code are correct”

Check:

  1. Do you have an active Idaho tax account? If you’re new to Idaho, you can’t register with TAP until your tax information is in our system.
  2. Is your ZIP code correct? Your registration ZIP code must match what we have on file for your location ZIP code. This might differ from your mailing or PO Box address. Check your records to confirm you’re entering the ZIP code we have on file. You might want to try your last few ZIP codes if you think we could have an old location address for you.
  3. Contact us if you’re unable to proceed.

You see red fields

Fields that turn red when you try to submit changes are required fields that don’t have correct information in them.

  1. Complete all required fields. Required fields left blank have a red asterisk (*) to the right of the field.
  2. Double-check any red fields that have information in them. The system didn’t recognize what you entered. Hover over the field to see the error message.

Registration code didn’t arrive

When you first sign up with TAP, the Tax Commission sends you a physical letter containing a registration code. You need this code to complete your registration and log in. You should receive this letter within 7-10 business days. If you don’t receive the letter within 10 business days, contact our E‑File Help Desk.

Issues with logging in

This section describes issues you might see when you try to log in.

Forgot password

You can reset your password if you forget it.

To reset your password

  1. On the TAP home page, click Forgot username or password? (under the Log In button).
  2. Enter your username and email.
  3. Click Submit.
  4. You’ll receive an email. Click the link in that email and enter the answer to the security question you chose when you originally signed up. The answer is case sensitive.

    Note: Check your Junk and Spam folders if you don’t see the email. The link in the email is only valid for 10 minutes. If the link expires, repeat the steps above.

  5. Create your new password.

You see the message “Password attempts exceeded”

You’ll receive this message if you try to log in too many times with a username and password that don’t match your TAP account. This security measure ensures that you’re the only one accessing your account.

To unlock your TAP account, click Forgot username or password? and follow the instructions. If you can’t unlock your account, contact our E‑File Help Desk.

Registration code issues

When you first register with TAP, the Tax Commission sends you a letter with the registration code, which you need to finish the registration process. You should receive the letter within 7-10 days. Contact us if you don’t.

Authentication code issues

The Tax Commission requires using two‑factor authentication (2FA) as added security for your TAP account. We send authentication codes through an authentication app, email, or text message. You should receive the code within 1-5 minutes.

If you don’t receive the code in email:

  1. Check the login screen to be sure the email address on record is correct.
  2. Check if the email went to your Junk or Spam folder.
  3. If it’s been more than 5 minutes, contact us for help.

If you don’t receive the code as a text message:

  1. Make sure your phone plan allows for SMS (text) messaging.
  2. Note that some cell phone providers use security measures that slow text message delivery. If the wait for an authentication code is too long, consider using the authentication app or email instead.
  3. If you still haven’t received the code within 5 minutes, contact us for help.

To change the method for two-factor authentication, see the Changes and History guide.

Confirming we received your return or payment

You should see a confirmation screen after you successfully submit your tax return or payment. If you didn’t see this screen, we didn’t receive your return or payment.

  • Complete all required fields. Required fields left blank have a red asterisk (*) to the right of them.
  • Look for red fields. Our system didn’t recognize what you entered. Hover over the field to see the error message and correct it.

You can also check your submissions through TAP. See the Changes and History guide.

TAP Advanced Use

Need help using TAP?

  • If you see a red asterisk (*) next to a blank field, fill in that field because it’s required.
  • If a field turns red, hover over it to see the error and correct it.
  • See the Tech Problems with TAP guide for common issues.
  • Call us at(208) 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at(800) 972-7660.
  • Contact us through the TAP Issues box in our Submit a question section.

Setting up your account and client accounts

As a tax professional, you must have your own TAP account (see the Introduction and Registering). Then, add access to client accounts if you want to file and pay taxes on their behalf.

Requesting access to client TAP accounts

You must add client access for each tax account (tax type) such as sales tax, withholding, or IFTA. The process of accessing a client account is also a two-step process.

Note: The client must have allowed third-party access to its TAP account. Access is allowed by default.

To request access to a client TAP account

  1. Log in to your TAP account.
  2. On the More tab, go to the Access panel and click Add Access to Another Account.
  3. When asked if you have received a registration code, leave No selected and click Next.
  4. Enter the information for a tax account (tax type) you’d like to access and click Submit.
  5. Add any other tax accounts for this client you want to request access for.
  6. Ask your client to look for a letter from us, which will take 7-10 business days. When the letter arrives, have your client give you the registration code and see “To confirm access to a client TAP account” below.

To confirm access to a client TAP account

  1. After you’ve received the registration code from your client, log back into your TAP account.
  2. On the More tab, go to the Access panel and click Add Access to Another Account.
  3. When you’re asked if you received a registration code, click Yes. Enter the code. This is case sensitive.
  4. Click Submit.

You now have access to the client tax accounts you requested access to.

Managing client TAP accounts

You can do many tasks for your client through TAP. Tasks include paying their taxes, reviewing pending payments, and seeing if you can still cancel payments.

To schedule payments

Note: You can only schedule a payment for the future when you pay using a bank account (not a debit card or credit card). 

  1. On your TAP homepage, select the client you want to make a payment for.
  2. Locate the panel for the tax account you want and click Make a Payment.
  3. Read the instructions and click Next.
  4. Choose a payment type, and enter any other required information. Then, click Next.
  5. Choose Bank Account and click Next.
  6. Confirm the amount to pay.
  7. Choose a date to pay, which can be up to 90 days in the future. Pay by the due date to avoid interest and any penalties.
  8.  Do one of these:
    • If there’s a default payment channel, that information appears. Leave it as is to pay from that channel.
    • Use one of the other payment channels that appears.
    • Enter your client’s bank account and billing address information.
  9. Click Next.
  10. Review your information and click Submit.

You’ll see a confirmation screen and receive an email confirmation after the software starts processing the payment.

To review payments

  1. On the TAP homepage, go to the Select a Customer  tab and select the client whose payments you want to review.
  2. On the More tab, go to the Payments & Returns panel and select Manage Payments and Returns.
  3. In the Show panel, change Returns to Payments and Not Submitted to Pending.

Tip: In the Status column, click Make Payment to schedule a payment for that account.

To delete payments

See Filing an Paying to cancel payments made by ACH debit that still have a Pending status. You can’t delete these payments if they have a Processing status. You also can’t delete payments made by credit card.

Managing access

You can create secondary logons and security groups for a TAP account.

Managing secondary logons

You can create secondary logons to allow someone else to manage your TAP account. The person with the secondary logon only sees the accounts and can perform the actions you give them access to. Each user should have a unique logon.

Note: In previous versions of TAP, you could have “additional” logons. You can still use and manage additional logons, but you can’t add new ones. Add anyone new as a secondary logon instead.

To add a secondary logon

    1. On the TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
    2. In the My Users panel, click Manage Secondary Logons.
    3. Click Add a Secondary Logon (near the top).
    4. Enter the Username, Name, Email, and Type of Access. By default, the Type of Access for this person is Account Manager. You can change this to Administrator or Primary Manager.
    5. Click Next.
    6. Select the Customer Groups and Account Access (tax types) you want this person to have access to.
    7. Click Submit and then click OK.
    8. The person you specified will receive an email to finish setting up the secondary logon. Make sure they complete the steps.

Tip: If the person you added as secondary logon can’t find the email, have them check their spam folder. Or, you can go to this person’s profile and select Resend Logon Access Email (near the top).

 

To change access for a secondary or additional logon

  1. On your TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
  2. Do one of these:
    • On the My Users panel, click Manage Secondary Logons.
    • On the Other Users panel, click Manage Additional Logons.
  3. Select the username for the person you want to manage access for.
  4. To change the type of access this person has, click Change Access (near the top). Select the access you want and click Save.
  5. To update the customer group this person has access to, go to the Customer Groups area and click Change. Select the customer groups you want and click Save.
  6. To change which accounts (tax types) this person can access, go to the Account Access area and click Change. Select the tax types you want and click Save.

To delete access for a secondary or additional logon

    Note: You can only delete access for people whose Type of Access is lower than yours.

  1. On the TAP home page, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
  2. Do one of these:
    • On the My Users panel, click Manage Secondary Logons.
    • On the Other Users panel, click Manage Additional Logons.
  3. Select the username for the person you want to manage access for.
  4. Select Deactivate Access (near the top) and click Yes to confirm.

Managing customer groups

A customer group sets the accounts that someone with a secondary logon can access. When you add a person as a secondary logon, they go into the Default customer group.

You can create other customer groups if you want people with secondary logons to be able to access only certain client accounts. A client can only be in one customer group.

To add a customer group

  1. On the TAP home page, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
  2. In the My Users panel, click Manage Secondary Logons.
  3. On the Customer Groups tab, click Add.
  4. Enter the name and description for this customer group and click Save.
  5. Go to “To manage accounts in a customer group” below to add accounts to this group.  

To change the customer group for an account

  1. On the TAP home page, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
  2. In the My Users panel, click Manage Secondary Logons.
  3. On the Customers tab, you can see the customers you have access to. In the Customer Group column, click this customer’s current group. 
  4. Select the new customer group you want. A customer can only be in one customer group.
  5. Click Save.

To rename or delete a customer group

  1. On the TAP home page, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
  2. In the My Users panel, click Manage Secondary Logons.
  3. On the Customer Groups tab, click the name of the customer group you want.
  4. Do either of these:
    • Click Rename to update the name, description, or both. Then, click Save.
    • Click Delete to remove the customer group. Click Yes to confirm.

Preventing future access to your TAP account

Use this when you don’t want to allow anyone new to have access to your TAP account.

  • Third-party access. The default is Yes to allow. You must leave this set to Yes to let someone, such as a third-party tax profession, manage your TAP account from their TAP account.
  • Secondary logon access. The default is Yes to allow. You must leave this set to Yes if you want to set up a secondary logon for anyone else, such as your own employees, to access and manage your TAP account.  

Important: Turning off access like this only prevents future logons. It doesn’t affect access for people who currently have it. To delete access for these people, see “To delete access for secondary or additional logons” above.

To prevent future third party access to your TAP account

  1. On the TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
  2. In the Access Management panel, select Manage Third Party Access.
  3. Locate the Allowed field and click Yes.
  4. Confirm you want to prevent all future third-party logons by clicking Yes in the popup window. The Yes in the Allowed field changes to No.

 

To prevent future secondary logon access to your TAP account

  1. On the TAP homepage, click Manage My Profile, and click the More tab.
  2. In the Other Users panel, select Manage Additional Logons.
  3. Locate the Allowed field and click Yes.
  4. Confirm you want to prevent all future secondary logons clicking Yes in the popup window. The Yes in the Allowed field changes to No.

TAP: Introduction and Registering

Get a Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) account if you:

Go to TAP

You can’t file income tax returns in TAP. See Free File (for many individuals) and the E-File page for options. You can make income tax payments in TAP (if you have a TAP account) or through another method like Quick Pay (no special account needed). See E-Pay.   

Why you should use TAP

  • It’s free.
  • You can access TAP when and where you want, 24/7.
  • Your information stays in a secure environment.
  • TAP is a fast way to file and pay.

What you can do in TAP

    • Income tax withholding — Form 910, Form 967 and W-2s, Form 1099 and file upload
    • Sales and use taxes
    • County assessor sales tax
    • Beer tax 
    • Wine tax 
    • Fuels distributor report (XML or Excel upload)
    • IFTA returns
    • Other IFTA-related actions — IFTA additional decal order, IFTA license renewal
    • Travel and convention tax
    • Greater Boise Auditorium District tax
    • Idaho Falls Auditorium District tax
    • Nampa Auditorium District tax
    • Mountain Center Community District Auditorium tax
    • Pocatello-Chubbuck Auditorium District tax
    • E911 Fee
  •  
  • Make tax payments (including scheduling payments up to 90 days in advance). This includes income tax payments.
  • Get tax due-date reminders for all tax types that you can file in TAP.
  • View your account history.
  • Request updates to specific account information.
  • Print copies of specific filed returns or letters we sent you.

This guide will help you get started with our Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) system.

Registering for a TAP account

You must have an active Idaho tax account with us before you can register for a TAP account.

  • If your business needs tax permits, you must first complete the Idaho Business Registration (IBR) process to get them. See tax.idaho.gov/ibr to apply. When you register for TAP, you’ll see the tax types for each permit you have.
  • If you’re an individual and new to Idaho, you must wait until we’ve received and processed your first income tax return before you register.

You can get same-day access to a TAP account if you’ve filed at least one return with us where you owed tax. If not, you can still get access, but it will take up to 10 days.

To start registering

  1. Go to idaho.gov/newTAP.
  2. Read the requirements, click the I am human checkbox, and click Next.
  3. On the Registration Letter screen, you’re asked if you’ve received a registration code. Click No and then click Next.
  4. On the Same-Day Access screen, do one of these:
    • Select Yes if you have a recent Idaho return where you had enough income, sales, etc. to owe tax and click Next. 
    • Select No if you don’t have a recent Idaho return, or you haven’t filed one where you owed tax (a “zero” return) and click Next.
  5. On the Taxpayer Information screen, fill out your information (all fields are required).
    • In the Namefield, use the legal name associated with the Social Security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), or federal employer identification number (EIN) you entered.
    • Enter your physical address’s ZIP code (not one for a PO box). It must match what we have on file.
  6. Click Next and do one of these:
    • If you answered Yes that you had a recent return, go to the next step.
    • If you answered No, go to step 10.
  7. On the Verify a Return screen, fill out the fields and click Next.
  8. On the Create Idaho TAP Logon screen, fill out all the fields and then click Next.
  9. On the Review screen, click Next if everything looks correct.
  10. On the Confirm Submission screen, click Submit.
  11. Do one of these:
    • If you had a recent return, see “To log into TAP for the first time” below.
    • If you didn’t have a recent return, wait to receive your registration code in the mail (can take up to 10 business days) and then see “To finish registering with a code” below.

To finish registering with a code

  1. When you receive your letter in the mail, go to tax.idaho.gov/newTAP.
  2. When asked if you’ve received a registration code, click Yes and then click Next.
  3. Enter the case-sensitive registration code exactly the way it appears in your letter. Also enter the SSN, ITIN, or federal EIN you used to start the registration process, and then click Next.
  4. On the Create Idaho TAP Logon screen, fill out all the fields and then click Next.
  5. On the Review screen, click Next if everything looks correct.
  6. On the Confirm Submission screen, click Submit.
  7. See To Log In to TAP for the first time, below.

To log into TAP for the first time

  1. Go to idaho.gov/gototap.
  2. Enter your username and click Log In.
  3. Enter your password and click Log In.
  4. Choose an authentication method (required), follow the steps to set it up, and click Confirm.
  5. Select whether to have certain letters from the Tax Commission delivered to your TAP account and click Submit.
  6. On the Confirmation screen, click OK. Your Summary page appears, and you’ll see a panel for each of your Idaho tax types.

TAP Help

Go to the Taxpayer Access Point (TAP)

Introduction and Registering

Getting started

Payment Plans

Payment Plan

TAP Availability

When can you file your return or pay in TAP?

Availability

Filing and Paying

Filing and Paying

Payment Types

For each tax type

Payment Types

Payment Channels

Save bank account info

Channels

Reminders, History, and Letters

Reminders

Your Information

Your Information

Settings and Security

Settings

Advanced Use

Manage client TAP accounts

Advanced

Tech Problems

Get help registering or logging in

Tech Problems

Still have questions about TAP?

Contact Us

TAP Availability for Filing and Payments

When can you file your return in TAP? When can you pay? Here’s a schedule of TAP availability for 2025 — sorted by tax type.

Amusement device

Decals, renewals — May 13, 2025

Auditorium Districts

  • Greater Boise Auditorium District – Form 1250
  • Idaho Falls Auditorium District – Form 4150
  • Nampa Auditorium District – Form 4350
  • Mountain Center Community District – Form 4450
  • Pocatello/Chubbuck Auditorium District – Form 4250

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on the following dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

  • On January 14, 2025, the periods January, February, and March will be available.
  • On April 15, 2025, the periods April, May, and June will be available.
  • On July 15, 2025, the periods July, August, and September will be available.
  • On Oct. 15, 2025, the periods October, November, and December will be available.

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Beer

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on the following dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Semiannual

June 17, December 16

Annual

December 16

Cigarette

You can’t file online through TAP at this time. You can pay online through TAP beginning on these dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16

E911

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on the following dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

  • On January 14, 2025, the periods January, February, and March will be available.
  • On April 15, 2025, the periods April, May, and June will be available.
  • On July 15, 2025, the periods July, August, and September will be available.
  • On October 15, 2025, the periods October, November, and December will be available.

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Semiannual

June 17, December 16

Annual

December 16

Fuels distributor

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on these dates.

Monthly

January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16

IFTA

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on these dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Annual

December 16

IFTA Decals and Renewals

November 18

Income tax (individual and business)

You can’t file online through TAP at this time. You can pay online through TAP. This is available by the first quarter of a tax period. Or you can use QuickPay to make payments on any account at any time.

Sales and Use

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on the following dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

  • On January 14, 2025, the periods January, February, and March will be available.
  • On April 15, 2025, the periods April, May, and June will be available.
  • On July 15, 2025, the periods July, August, and September will be available.
  • On October 15, 2025, the periods October, November, and December will be available.

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Semiannual

June 17, December 16

Annual

December 16

Form 852

You can’t file online through TAP at this time. You can pay online through TAP beginning on the dates listed in the Sales and Use “Monthly” section, above.

Tobacco

You can’t file online through TAP at this time. You can pay online through TAP beginning on these dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16

Travel and Convention

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on the following dates.

Monthly

  • On January 14, 2025, the periods January, February, and March will be available.
  • On April 15, 2025, the periods April, May, and June will be available.
  • On July 15, 2025, the periods July, August, and September will be available.
  • On October 15, 2025, the periods October, November, and December will be available.

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Wine

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on the following dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Semiannual

June 17, December 16

Annual

December 16

Withholding

You can pay or file a “zero” 910 online through TAP beginning on the following dates, depending on your filing cycle.

Monthly

  • On January 14, 2025, the periods January, February, and March will be available.
  • On April 15, 2025, the periods April, May, and June will be available.
  • On July 15, 2025, the periods July, August, and September will be available.
  • On October 15, 2025, the periods October, November, and December will be available.

Quarterly

March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16

Semiannual

June 17, December 16

Annual

December 16

Withholding — Form 967

You can file and pay online through TAP beginning on December 16. Note: Instead of filing Form 967, you can upload an EFW2 file. The EFW2 option will be available some time between December 14 and January 1.

E-File Income Taxes

We’ve authorized the companies below to develop software for 2025 Idaho federal/state e-filing. These companies completed the authorization process. Testing occurs in November and December. The state of Idaho doesn’t endorse any specific software.

Note: We might not have tested any subsequent software versions.

 
Do you qualify to file online for free? Learn more in our Filing Individual Income Taxes Online – Free guide.

Forms available for electronic filing

Availability varies with each software company.

40, 43, 41, 41S, 65, 66

Schedules and Payments available for inclusion

39NR, 39R, 41A, 42, 44, 49, 49C, 49R, 56, 67, 68, 68R, 75, CG, ID-K1, PTE-01, PTE-12, Idaho ITC Equipment List, ID-529, ID-VP, Form 51, Form 41ES, and Form ABE-ES.

Authorized software developers

Product/Company
Developer		Forms Supported (Including Amended Support)
1040NOW
1040NOW

Authorized Date: 12/09/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
April
April Tax Solutions Inc

Authorized Date: 12/23/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
ATX
Universal Tax Systems

Authorized Date: 12/15/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Cash App Taxes
Cash App Taxes, Inc

Authorized Date: 12/01/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
CCH Axcess Tax
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting

Authorized Date: 01/12/2026


Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
CCH ProSystem FX Tax
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting

Authorized Date: 01/12/2026


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
Column Tax
Column Tax

Authorized Date: 01/12/2026


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
CSC Corptax
Corptax, Inc

Authorized Date: 12/29/2025


Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
CrossLink and CrossLinkOnline
CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions

Authorized Date: 12/01/2025

Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Drake Tax
Drake Software

Authorized Date: 12/22/2025

Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
Express1040.com
TaxHawk, Inc.

Authorized Date: 11/21/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
ezTaxReturn
ezTaxReturn

Authorized Date: 12/02/2025



Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
FileYourTaxes.com
Fileyourtaxes.com

Authorized Date: 12/31/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
FreeTaxUSA.com
TaxHawk, Inc.

Authorized Date: 11/21/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
GoSystem/OneSource
Thomson Reuters

Authorized Date: 01/14/2026


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
H&R Block BlockWorks
HRB Development

Authorized Date: 11/14/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Instead
Instead

Authorized Date: 01/14/2026


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
Lacerte
Intuit

Authorized Date: 12/04/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
MyTaxPrepOffice
Advanced Tax Solutions

Authorized Date: 12/30/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
OLT Pro Desktop
OnLine Taxes

Authorized Date: 12/12/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
OLT Pro Web
OnLine Taxes

Authorized Date: 12/12/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
OLT.com
OnLine Taxes

Authorized Date: 12/12/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
ProConnect Tax Online
Intuit

Authorized Date: 12/04/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
ProFiler
Jackson Hewitt

Authorized Date: 01/05/2026


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
ProSeries
Intuit

Authorized Date: 11/19/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Pro Tax Pro
Fileyourtaxes.com

Authorized Date: 12/31/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
TaxAct
TaxAct

Authorized Date: 01/14/2026


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
TaxHawk.com
TaxHawk, Inc.

Authorized Date: 11/21/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Tax Series
Tax Technologies, Inc

Authorized Date: 11/17/2025


Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
TaxSlayer Professional
TaxSlayer

Authorized Date: 12/04/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
TaxWise
TaxWise

Authorized Date: 01/06/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
TurboTax
Intuit

Authorized Date: 12/22/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
UltraTax CS
Thomson Reuters

Authorized Date: 01/06/2026


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41: Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Form 66: Fiduciary Income Tax Return
WinTax 1040
Taxware Systems

Authorized Date: 12/23/2025


Form 40: Individual Income Tax Return
Form 43: Part-year Resident and Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 41S: S Corporation Income Tax Return
Form 65: Partnership Return of Income
Table last updated 01/20/2026

Free Filing Options for 2025 Returns

Note: The Idaho State Tax Commission doesn’t endorse the following companies, products, or services. Contact the company that makes the software if you have technical issues while using it. 

Free software to prepare and e-file

You can use the software below to do your federal and state individual income tax returns and e-file, both for free. Check below to see if you qualify. Then, click a provider to view and use the software.

If:You qualify with these providers:
Your AGI* is $89,000 or less

GetYourRefund
Your AGI* is $69,000 or less

GetYourRefund
* Adjusted gross income

Free software from Free File Alliance members

The State of Idaho has partnered with the IRS and certain tax software companies to allow qualifying taxpayers to prepare their federal and Idaho individual income tax returns for free. They can also e-file both returns for free.

Check below to see if you qualify. Then, click a provider to view and use the software.

If:You qualify with these providers:
You served active-duty military in 2025 and your AGI* is $89,000 or less

IRS Free File delivered by FreeTaxUSA

IRS Free File Delivered by TaxAct

Online Taxes at OLT.com

TaxSlayer
IRS Free File delivered by 1040.com
You qualify for the Earned Income Tax CreditTaxSlayer
Your AGI* is between $18,100 and $89,000IRS Free File delivered by 1040.com
Your AGI* is $51,000 or less

Online Taxes at OLT.com

IRS Free File delivered by FreeTaxUSA
Your AGI* is $32,000 or less and you live in Idaho1040NOW
(limit of 3 free returns per computer)
Your AGI* is $89,000 or less and you're between 20-60 years old

IRS Free File delivered by TaxAct
Your AGI* is between $19,000 and $89,000 and you're 67 or youngerTaxSlayer
* Adjusted gross income

Free options for in-person help

The IRS and AARP offer free tax help with preparers to qualified taxpayers.

If:You qualify with these providers:
Your AGI* is $69,000 or less and you have a simple return

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
You’re a senior citizen with low-to-moderate income

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
* Adjusted gross income

E-File

Services with Taxpayer Access Point (TAP)

Use Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) to:

E-file returns in TAP

  • Auditorium districts (Form 1250, 4150, or 4250)
  • Beer Return (Form 1650)
  • E911 Fee (Form 3950)
  • Income tax withholding (Form 910, Form 967 and W-2s, Form 1099 and file upload)
  • IFTA* returns (Form 3150)
  • Other IFTA*-related actions
    • IFTA additional decal order (Form 3104)
    • IFTA license application (Form IMC-2)
    • IFTA license renewal (Form 3105)
  • Sales & Use (Form 850)
  • Travel & Convention (Form 1152)
  • Wine Return (Form 1756)

* International Fuel Tax Agreement

Validate with TAP

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