News releases at Idaho Tax

Tax Commission launches new website geared to mobile devices, easier searching

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:07:04 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — May 2, 2013 — The Idaho State Tax Commission launched its redesigned website (tax.idaho.gov) this week. The new site is adaptable for use with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, and offers improved organization and navigation. (Read more)

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

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:22:42 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 22, 2013 — Even if you don’t owe income taxes, you’re still required by law to file an individual income tax return if you meet Idaho’s filing requirements. Visit the Idaho State Tax Commission’s website to see if you’re required to file. (Read more)

New Idaho law allows property tax exemption for $100,000 in personal property value for businesses

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:58:57 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 17, 2013 — Due to a new tax law (House Bill 315) that takes effect immediately, businesses can exempt the first $100,000 of their personal property value under one ownership in any county. Businesses with locations in more than one county in Idaho can exempt up to $100,000 of the personal property value in each county in which the property is located. (Read more)

Tax Commission Joins IRS in waiving late payment penalty due to delayed federal forms

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:17:05 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 11, 2013 — The Idaho State Tax Commission will waive a late payment penalty for taxpayers who are unable to file on time because their income tax returns include federal forms that couldn’t be filed until after January. The Tax Commission joins the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in granting this conditional penalty relief. (Read more)

Tax Commission extends hours in eastern Idaho offices on April 15

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:35:31 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 10, 2013 — The Idaho State Tax Commission will extend office hours in its eastern Idaho offices on Monday, April 15 to help taxpayers meet the income tax filing deadline. (Read more)

Tax Commission opens Lewiston office on April 15

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:58:05 MST

LEWISTON, IDAHO — April 10, 2013 — The Idaho State Tax Commission will open its Lewiston office to the public on Monday, April 15 to help taxpayers meet the income tax filing deadline. The office is located at 1118 F St. and is normally open only on the 20th day of each month. (Read more)

Tax Commission extends hours in Coeur d’Alene office on April 15

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:11:42 MST

COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO — April 10, 2013 — The Idaho State Tax Commission will extend office hours in its Coeur d’Alene office on Monday, April 15 to help taxpayers meet the income tax filing deadline. The office is located at 1910 Northwest Blvd., Suite 100. (Read more)

Save a stamp, drop off tax returns at Tax Commission’s curbside service April 15

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:52:30 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 9, 2013 — Last-minute tax filers in the Boise area 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 Monday, April 15. The Tax Commission is located in Boise at 800 Park Blvd., Plaza IV (the Washington Group Plaza). Individual income tax returns and payments are due Monday, April 15 for both state and federal taxes. (Read more)

Need an extension to file Idaho income taxes?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:55:30 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 8, 2013 — If you can’t file your 2012 Idaho state individual income taxes by the April 15 due date, you may be eligible to get an automatic, six-month extension, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

You may be able to lower your property taxes; apply by April 15

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:18:15 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 1, 2013 — April 15 is the final day to submit applications to your county assessor for Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) Program, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Spanish speakers can get tax questions answered at Mexican Consulate April 3 in Boise

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:37:18 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — March 25, 2013 — Spanish-speaking Idahoans will have one last chance before the April 15 income tax deadline to get their Idaho tax questions answered in person at the Mexican Consulate in Boise. (Read more)

Reminder: use tax due on untaxed purchases

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:45:49 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — March 20, 2013 — If you’re gathering information to file your Idaho individual income tax return, you might not realize that if you don’t pay sales tax when you buy merchandise, you probably owe a “use tax” to the state. That’s true in every state that has a sales tax, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Beat the rush—file your income taxes in March for a faster refund

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:02:32 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — March 14, 2013 — You have until Monday, April 15 this year to file your 2012 individual income tax returns and pay any taxes you owe. If you’re expecting a refund from Idaho, filing your taxes in March will get you your refund faster, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Business income tax refunds come faster when you e-file

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:43:46 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — March 7, 2013 — As corporations prepare to file their federal income tax returns by the Friday, March 15 IRS deadline, they should also consider filing their state business income tax returns electronically at the same time, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Track your tax refund online

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:01:12 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 27, 2013 — If you want to know the status of your Idaho income tax refund, go to the Idaho State Tax Commission website at tax.idaho.gov, and click on "Where's my refund?" at the top of the home page. (Read more)

Tax Commission, AARP partner on Property Tax Reduction Program

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:42:00 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 26, 2013 — According to research done by AARP Idaho, just under half of those eligible for property tax reduction in Idaho actually apply for this discount. Therefore, the Idaho State Tax Commission is partnering with AARP Idaho to make more people aware of the benefit that’s available to lower-income seniors and others who qualify. (Read more)

Tax Commission, Mexican Consulate partner to provide tax information for Spanish-speakers

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:25 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 25, 2013 — Spanish-speaking Idahoans have two more chances to get their Idaho tax questions answered at the Mexican Consulate in Boise, thanks to a partnership with the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Tax Commission website offers online tax filing for free

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:13:09 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 20, 2013 — Taxpayers can go to one webpage 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. The key for qualified taxpayers to file for free with these companies is for them to access the companies’ online products through the Tax Commission’s website. (Read more)

Low income and seniors can get one-on-one free income tax help close to home

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:43:05 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 7, 2013 — Senior citizens and low-income taxpayers of any age can find free income tax return preparation sites by going to the Idaho State Tax Commission’s website at tax.idaho.gov. The sites, some sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and others by the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation, are listed together by county. (Read more)

Tax Commission, Mexican Consulate partner to provide tax information for Spanish-speakers

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:20:25 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 31, 2013 — Spanish-speaking Idahoans have several chances to get their Idaho tax questions answered at the Mexican Consulate in Boise, thanks to a partnership with the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)