You can prepare your income tax returns and file them electronically (e-file) using tax software. If you choose to e-file both your federal and state returns, you must use the same tax software to do so.
Using tax software for free (tax year 2022)
The State of Idaho partners with the IRS and certain tax software companies to allow qualifying taxpayers to prepare their federal and Idaho 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.
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.
You must use the links on this page to access a provider's offered program for free.
| If: | You qualify with these providers: |
|---|---|
| You’re active-duty military and your AGI* is $73,000 or less | IRS Free File delivered by TaxAct Online Taxes at OLT.com TaxSlayer |
| You’re active-duty military and your AGI* is $57,000 or less | 1040NOW (limit of 3 free returns per computer) |
| You served active-duty military in 2022 and your AGI* is $73,000 or less | IRS Free File delivered by FreeTaxUSA |
| You qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit | TaxSlayer |
| Your AGI* is $11,100 to $73,000 | Online Taxes at OLT.com |
| Your AGI* is $41,000 or less | IRS Free File delivered by FreeTaxUSA |
| Your AGI* is $32,000 or less and you live in Idaho | 1040NOW (limit of 3 free returns per computer) |
| Your AGI* is $73,000 or less and you’re 20-64 years old | IRS Free File Delivered by TaxAct |
| Your AGI* is $60,000 or less and you’re 57 or younger | TaxSlayer |