News releases 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)

Land developers have until May 1 to claim new property tax exemption for site improvements

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:53:23 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — April 16, 2012 — Residential and commercial land developers have until May 1 to apply for a new property tax exemption for site improvements, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (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)

Some homeowners qualify for Idaho’s property tax relief programs

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:48:30 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — March 12, 2012 — Homeowners who qualify have until April 16 to apply for two different programs that can help them with their property taxes, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (The deadline is extended to Monday, since the normal April 15 deadline falls on a Sunday this year.) (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.

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)

Idaho Tax Commission sets 2012 homeowner’s exemption

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:50:11 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Oct. 3, 2011 — The maximum homeowner’s exemption for 2012 will decrease to $83,974, according to calculations by the Idaho State Tax Commission. The maximum exemption for 2011 is $92,040. (Read more)

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)

Hayden Lake man ordered to file income tax returns

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:31:13 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 19, 2011 — First District Court Judge Benjamin R. Simpson has ordered a Hayden Lake man to file Idaho tax returns for three years in which his reported income totaled more than $335,000, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

Moscow attorney ordered to file income tax return

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:24:52 MST

BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 19, 2011 — Second District Court Judge Michael J. Griffin has ordered a Moscow attorney to file an Idaho income tax return for 2009, in which his reported income totaled at least $184,500, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission. (Read more)

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)