Income tax withholding at Idaho Tax

Tax Commission helps Idahoans keep bigger paychecks by changing withholding tables

Mon, 14 May 2012 02:25:46 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — May 14, 2012 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has updated the state’s withholding tables online, in response to the recent passage of Idaho legislation that lowered the top income tax rate for individuals. (Read more)

You're cordially invited to attend our monthly Open Meetings

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:33:41 MST

We’ve added a new button at the top of our home page for details about our Open Meetings--including schedules, agendas, dates, times, and protocol. You're invited to attend these meetings and comment in person or submit comments in writing if you prefer. Click on the “Open Meetings” button to visit the new page.

Latest "Tax Update" newsletter now available online

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:32:34 MST

Tax Update for January 2012 is now on our website. This edition features important news about the current individual income tax season plus news for all tax types. Click on the "Tax Update" button on the top of our website's home page to read our latest edition.

New version of the Guide to Income Tax Withholding

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:08:35 MST

The newest version of the Guide to Income Tax Withholding has just been published to the Idaho State Tax Commission website.

It'll be featured in our Quick Picks on our home page for a while, but can always be found on our Withholding page under the Forms and publications subsection.

Penalty and Interest Estimator added to website

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:03:40 MST

We've added a link to our Penalty & Interest Estimator on our website's home page under "Quick Picks." It's to help taxpayers estimate their penalty and interest. Therefore, it can't be used in all circumstances and shouldn't be considered accurate.

Expanded Withholding Web page now live

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:39:06 MST

Our Income Tax Withholding Web page has been converted from a short paragraph to a comprehensive, one-stop-shop for all things withholding-related. You can find the Withholding page on the drop-down menu under "Businesses."

Forms, laws, rules, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are integrated into the text on this new page, and the withholding FAQs have been removed from the FAQs Web page. Stay tuned for our updated withholding guide to be issued by the end of the year.

New & improved Income Tax Withholding Web page & Guide coming soon!

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:28:01 MST

Our Income Tax Withholding Web page and our publication, A Guide to Income Tax Withholding, will soon be updated. All frequently asked questions about withholding issues will be moving from our FAQ page onto a new comprehensive, one-stop-shop style Web page.

Tax deadlines extended for Hurricane Irene victims

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:14:30 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 12, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission is extending tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Irene in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Vermont. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Idaho Falls office four days a week

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:11:44 MST

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — August 24, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Idaho Falls. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday for walk-in service at 150 Shoup Ave., Suite 16. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Pocatello office four days a week

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:04:00 MST

POCATELLO, IDAHO — August 24, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Pocatello. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for walk-in service at 611 Wilson Ave., Suite 5. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Twin Falls office four days a week

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:42:31 MST

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO — August 24, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Twin Falls. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday for walk-in service at 440 Falls Ave. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. (Read more)

Tax Commission reopens Coeur d’Alene office, offers limited service in Lewiston

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:32:35 MST

COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO — August 22, 2011 — The Idaho State Tax Commission has reopened its doors to the public in Coeur d’Alene. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for walk-in service at 1910 Northwest Blvd., Suite 100. Taxpayers can get answers to their tax questions, assistance in filling out forms, and more. A drop box will remain inside the building entrance for those who just need to drop off a tax payment or correspondence. (Read more)

Liens page makes its debut on website

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:16:55 MST

A new page all about Liens has been added to our website. You’ll find a button for this page at the bottom of the blue, left navigation tabs on our agency’s home page (beneath the one for Property Tax).

Latest Tax Update newsletter now available

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:09:22 MST

Tax Update for June 2011 is now on our website. This edition features new tax laws passed by the 2011 Idaho Legislature.

Tax Commission’s new online class helps business start-ups

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:38:59 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — June 27, 2011 — Starting a business? If so, the Idaho State Tax Commission has a new online resource to help. “Starting Your Business on the Right Track” is a five-part, self-paced course covering tax permit requirements for Idaho businesses. (Read more)

New educational videos available

Fri, 13 May 2011 09:06:10 MST

We’ve linked to some new educational videos on our E-learn page (scroll down to “More online learning”). The videos are a joint effort by the Tax Commission and the Idaho Society of CPAs to provide training to tax professionals and businesses.

Voluntary disclosure agreement program for businesses

Thu, 12 May 2011 05:52:17 MST

We’ve added a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program page for businesses involved in multistate commerce that want to voluntarily resolve prior tax debts with Idaho.

Request changes to your account online

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:35:21 MST

Our new online form lets sales, sales-related, income tax withholding, and IFTA account holders request a change to their address or business entity type. It also lets them cancel the account.

Need To Learn About Sales and Income Tax Withholding?

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:40:35 MST

Start off on the Right Track!

The Idaho State Tax Commission is offering a FREE two-hour class in our Boise office at 800 Park Blvd.

The next session is Tuesday, March 8, at 9 a.m. It's free, and while no pre-registration is required, it's helpful if you call ahead so that we can get an estimated attendee count. In the Boise area call (208) 334-7660 or call toll free (800) 972-7660.

"Your Rights as a Taxpayer" publication debuts on website

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:21:47 MST

Our Web publication, Your Rights as a Taxpayer, is intended for those who receive our Notice of Deficiency Determination, but all taxpayers can benefit from the information.