Individual income tax 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)

Missed last week’s income tax deadline? Here’s what to do

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:48:40 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 25, 2012 — If you missed last week’s income tax filing deadline, you still have some options, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. It’s better to file late than not file at all. (Read more)

Need an extension to file Idaho income taxes?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:28:26 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 12, 2012 — Those who can’t file their 2011 Idaho state individual income taxes by the April 17 due date, may be eligible to get an automatic, six-month extension, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Save a stamp, drop off tax returns at Tax Commission’s curbside service April 17 in Boise

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:36:00 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 12, 2012 — Last-minute tax filers can drop off their state and federal income tax returns without getting out of their car. The Idaho State Tax Commission will offer its annual curbside service to taxpayers from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. The Tax Commission is located at 800 Park Blvd. in Plaza IV of the Washington Group Plaza. Individual income tax returns and payments are due Tuesday, April 17 this year for both state and federal taxes. (Read more)

State income taxes are due April 17, property tax relief applications on April 16

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:17:08 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 4, 2012 — Idahoans have until April 17 this year to file their 2011 individual income tax returns and pay any taxes due, the Idaho State Tax Commission announced today. (Read more)

Internet shoppers already owe tax, says Idaho State Tax Commission

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:05:31 MST

BOISE, Idaho — March 7, 2012 — A lot has been said recently about whether Internet sales should be taxed. But many Idaho consumers who shop online may not know that under Idaho law they already owe use tax, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Tax Commission website offers free online tax filing page

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:58:25 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 23, 2012 — Taxpayers can go to one website to choose among several software companies that provide free online filing for federal and state income tax returns, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

New Web page lists free income tax help sites by county

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:59:22 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 9, 2012 — Senior citizens and low-income taxpayers of any age can find free income tax return preparation sites by going to a new Web page, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. The sites, sponsored by either the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation, are listed together by county. (Read more)

Do you qualify for a grocery credit refund even if you don’t normally file a tax return?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:44:07 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 1, 2012 — Idaho residents who don’t normally make enough money to file an income tax return can still get a refund of the grocery tax credit for 2011. The tax credit, which offsets the sales tax on groceries, is $80 for Idaho residents who aren’t required to file an income tax return and $80 for each of their dependents. Residents age 65 and older get $20 more. (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.

Pocatello contractor ordered to file income tax returns

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:33:15 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 4, 2012 — Sixth District Judge Robert C. Naftz has ordered a Pocatello contractor to file income tax returns for five years in which his reported income totaled more than $240,000, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

New page on our site just for the military

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:19:54 MST

We've collected all the information of interest to resident and nonresident military and their families and put it in one place: on our new Military page (under the "Individuals" menu).

Topics include:

Forms and publications
Income tax for active duty military members
Sales and use tax for active duty military members
Laws and rules

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.

Estates and Taxes page debuts on website

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:09:48 MST

A page that addresses estate tax, inheritance tax, and gift tax was added to our website. Our new "Estates and Taxes" page is on the drop-down menu when you select "Other Taxes" on the bottom-left side of our home page.

One Individual Form and Two Business Forms Finalized For Tax Year 2011

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:44:13 MST

The following forms are now finalized for tax year 2011:

Individual income tax:
Form 43 Idaho Part-Year Resident & Nonresident Income Tax Return

Business income tax:
Form 48-C Idaho Kilowatt Hour (KWH) License Tax Statement For Co-Generator
Form ID K-1 Partner's, Shareholder's, or Beneficiary's Share Of Idaho Adjustments, Credits, ETC.

New Listing of Finalized Individual and Business Forms

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:46:55 MST

The following Idaho individual and business income tax forms for 2011 are finalized:

Individual:
Form 39NR (Nonresident/Part-year Resident) Idaho Supplemental Schedule (fill-in pdf)
Form 39R (Resident) Idaho Supplemental Schedule (fill-in pdf)
Form 40 Idaho Individual Income Tax Return (fill-in pdf)

Business:
Form 41ES Quarterly Estimated Tax/Extension of Time Payment (fill-in pdf)
Form 41EST Worksheet for Determining Estimate Payment Amount (fill-in pdf)
Form 67 Credit For Idaho Research Activities (fill-in pdf)

Deadline nears for taxpayers with filing extensions

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:57:26 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 21, 2011 — If you haven't filed your 2010 Idaho state income taxes, the clock is ticking. Taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension of time to file Idaho returns must send their return and full payment by Oct. 17, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Judge orders Idaho Falls man to file income tax returns

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:53:45 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 20, 2011 — Seventh District Judge Jon J. Shindurling has ordered an Idaho Falls resident to file his tax returns for two years, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Judge orders Moscow man to file income tax returns

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:42:07 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 20, 2011 — Second District Judge John R. Stegner has ordered a Moscow resident to file his tax returns for two years, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)