Publications (new or updated) at Idaho Tax

New document about backup withholding for pass-through entities added to website

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:02:24 MST

We added a new document to the Tax Preparers page of the “Tax Professionals” section of our website, called Your Guide to Backup Withholding. The information in this document is for pass-through entities.

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.

2011 Idaho Business and Individual E-File (MeF) Handbook Just Released

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:15:03 MST

The new 2011 Idaho Business & Individual E-File (MeF) Handbook is now available on the Idaho State Tax Commission website.

Revised 2011 2D Barcode Test Packet Now Available

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:14:49 MST

The revised 2011 2D Barcode Test Packet is now available on our website.

Revised 2011 Idaho Individual E-file (EMS) Specifications are Available

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:57:15 MST

The newly revised 2011 Idaho Individual E-file (EMS) Specifications has been published on our website.

The 2011 Idaho Individual E-file (EMS) Specifications and The 2011 Idaho 2-D Barcode Test Packet Pulled For Revisions

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:52:03 MST

The 2011 Idaho Individual E-file (EMS) Specifications and the 2011 Idaho 2-D Barcode Test Packet have been removed from our website due to required revisions. The revisions are expected to be complete and available on our website October 21, 2011.

2011 Idaho Individual and Business E-File (MeF) Test Packets Are Available

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:47:49 MST

The 2011 Idaho Individual E-File (MeF) Test Packet and the 2011 Idaho Business E-File (MeF) Test Packet are now available on our website.

New 2011 ELF and MeF Specs, EMS Handbook, and ID MeF zip file

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:19:48 MST

The following publications are available for the 2011 tax year:

2011 Idaho Individual E-file (EMS) Specifications
2011 Idaho Business & Individual Modern Electronic filing (MeF) Specifications
2011 Idaho Individual E-file (EMS) Handbook
2011 Idaho Business and Individual MeF Schemas Zip file

2011 2-D Barcode Test Packet is being revised

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:36:24 MST

The 2011 2-D Barcode Test Packet has been removed from our website due to updating requirements. The new revision will be made available as soon as possible.

2011 2-D Barcode Test Packet Now Available

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:16:55 MST

The 2011 2-D Barcode Test Packet is availabe on our website.

2011 W-2 Electronic Reporting Manual Revised

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:16:17 MST

The Step-By-Step Instructions for "Creating An RV Record" on page 10 of the 2011 W-2 Electronic Reporting Manual has been revised to include the Split monthly filers (filing cycle B) only information.

2011 2-D BARCODE SPECIFICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:03:19 MST

The publication 2011 2-D Barcode Specifications is available on our Website.

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.

Updated sales and use tax information for mining industry

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:37:27 MST

We've updated our Web publication, Mining, which explains how sales and use tax affect the mining industry.

Alternative energy exemption expires--What you need to know

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:14:07 MST

We've posted questions and answers that explain what the expiration date of Idaho Code 63-3622QQ means to the alternative energy industry.

Sales tax information for loggers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:48 MST

We've updated our website publication, Logging, which explains the logging sales tax exemption. This exemptiion applies to the purchase of equipment and materials used for logging operations in Idaho.

Learn how to save money with an Idaho medical savings account

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:56:53 MST

We've updated our website publication, Idaho Medical Savings Account, which tells how to lower the income tax you pay when saving for medical expenses.

Sales Tax Tips for Repair Shops

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:27:20 MST

We've updated our Web publication, Repair Shops, which helps explain tax laws for repair shop owners and others who repair tangible personal property in Idaho.