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GIS Data Maps Proposed Annexations

Taxing district personnel can monitor the status of taxing district change requests that were submitted to the Tax Commission. The data displayed are for proposed changes that would begin to levy on January 1, 2026.</.Only submissions received will be shown in the tables below. If the submission doesn’t show below, it hasn’t been received by the Tax […]

GIS Data Maps Historical Documents

View ordinances and other documentation, related to annexations, consolidations, creations, or dissolutions of tax districts, that are on file at the Tax Commission.All of the documents are all in PDF format and may be viewed by clicking on the document name. View Documents Historical Annexation Mapping Application

Mapping Support

Introduction to GIS 1.1 What is GIS?A Geographic Information System (GIS for short) is a system that allows users to create digital maps, store and maintain spatial data (such as a parcels database) and solve geographical problems. The tutorial below explains how GIS users turn data into information and how a GIS models our world […]

Data & Maps

Interactive Maps Visit interactive map websites Maps Open Data ESRI Open Data Download Portal Open Data Proposed Annexations Proposed changes to counties Proposed Annexations Mapping Support Learn with our GIS resources Mapping Support Historical Documents View ordinances and other documentation Historical Documents

GIS Mapping Taxing Districts

A taxing district is any entity or unit with the statutory authority to levy a property tax. The areas covered by these districts may overlap and change every year.In Idaho property taxes are collected by the County and distributed to each taxing district (schools, cities, county agencies, fire districts, road districts, etc.) in which the […]

Tax Code Areas (TCAs/TAGs)

A Tax Code Area (TCA), or Taxing Authority Group  (TAG), is a unique combination of overlapping taxing districts. Each TCA is given a levy rate based on the taxing districts it encompasses; property tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the levy rate.A TCA does not need to be contiguous […]

Contact Us

GIS Manager: email Paul Reyes or call (208) 334-7718 GIS Analyst Senior (Tax Code Area/Annexations): email Josh Cruz or call (208) 334-7743 GIS Analyst Senior (Tax Code Area/Annexations): email Jennifer Williams or call (208) 334-7752 GIS Analyst (Mapping Support and Education): email Sydnie Matkins or call (208) 334-7737 Reach us at gis@tax.idaho.gov or by fax at […]

Free webinar offers tips for filing 2021 income taxes

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 federal Taxpayer Advocate Service.The “Tips for Filing Income Taxes” webinar runs in January and February. Attend the session on Wednesday, January 19, 9 a.m. to […]

Homeowners Guide

Counties tax land and homes (including manufactured housing) to provide local services and support for independent taxing districts, such as cities and schools.Read more in our Understanding Property Tax guide, including how your property tax assessment is determined and what to do if you disagree with it.Tax relief for homeownersYou might be eligible for one or more […]

Homeowner’s Exemption

If you own and occupy a home (including manufactured homes) as your primary residence, you could qualify for a homeowner’s exemption for that home and up to one acre of land.You apply for this exemption with your county assessor’s office, and it determines if you qualify. Once approved, your exemption lasts until the home’s ownership […]

Property Tax Reduction

You might be eligible for the Property Tax Reduction program if you’re an Idaho resident and homeowner. The program could reduce your property taxes by $250 to $1,500 on your home and up to one acre of land.Note: This program won’t reduce solid waste, irrigation, or other fees that government entities charge.Read more about this […]

Property Tax Deferral

You might be eligible for the Idaho Property Tax Deferral program if you’re an Idaho resident and homeowner. The program lets you postpone paying taxes on your home and up to one acre of land. You must pay the taxes and interest later.Note: This program won’t defer solid waste, irrigation, or other fees that government […]

Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans

You might qualify for this program if you’re an Idaho resident, homeowner, and qualified veteran with a 100% service-connected disability. The program could reduce the property taxes on your home and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,500.Once granted to a qualifying veteran, a surviving spouse can use this benefit. However, […]

Property Homeowners Forms

Property Homeowners Guides

Filing and Paying in TAP

Filing and paying in TAP are two of the most common tasks people do in TAP. See TAP: Introduction and Registering for the types of taxes you can file and pay in TAP.  Tax professionals See the Advanced Use of TAP guide for detailed information about managing client accounts.Need help using TAP? If you see […]

Reminders, History, and Letters

In TAP, you can turn on reminder emails about return due dates, see a history of your account submissions, and see copies of certain letters we’ve sent you. Getting due-date emails Due Dates for Sales/Use, Travel & Convention, Auditorium Districts, E911, and WithholdingYou can have TAP send you an email two business days before the due […]

TAP Payment Channels

Payment channels let TAP know where the payment is coming from, such as a bank account. Each payment channel is for a specific bank account. You can set up one payment channel for all your tax accounts, or you can set up different payment channels for different tax accounts.Also, you can change which payment channel […]

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, […]

TAP Payment Plan

You can request a payment plan. You also can change a request you’ve already submitted.Requesting a payment planYou 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 […]

TAP Tech Problems

Issues with registering This section describes some common issues you might have while registering with TAP.Can’t verify EINIf 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 […]

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 […]

TAP: Introduction and Registering

Get a Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) account if you: Have a business with tax permits, such as a seller’s permit or withholding permit. You’ll receive returns for most permitted tax types in TAP. Create a TAP account now. Need a payment plan and want to see your payment history, change plan details online, etc. See […]

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 […]

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. Most documents are available on the Tuesday morning following the second Friday of the specified month.Amusement device Decals, renewals — May 13, 2025Auditorium Districts Greater Boise Auditorium District – Form 1250 Idaho […]