“Fiscal cliff” solution impacts some Idaho income tax filers
BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 9, 2013 — The changes Congress recently made to prevent the country from sliding over the “fiscal cliff” will impact Idaho taxpayers who file 2012 income tax returns if they’re...
View ArticleIdaho’s individual income tax filing season opens Jan. 30, along with feds
BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 14, 2013 — Due to late federal tax law changes, the 2013 filing season for processing Idaho individual income tax returns will begin on January 30, 2013, the same date the Internal...
View ArticleScan lines change to protect your identity
BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 22, 2013 — As part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard taxpayer information, the Idaho State Tax Commission has changed all preprinted tax returns and payment vouchers it mails that...
View ArticleUse tax payment required on Internet purchases
BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 24, 2013 — If you’re gathering information to file your Idaho income tax return, don’t forget those purchases you made over the Internet in 2012. (Read more)
View ArticleYou may qualify for a grocery credit refund even if you don’t earn enough to...
BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 29, 2013 — 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 2012. The tax credit, which offsets...
View ArticleTax Commission, Mexican Consulate partner to provide tax information for...
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...
View ArticleLow income and seniors can get one-on-one free income tax help close to home
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...
View ArticleTax Commission website offers online tax filing for free
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...
View ArticleTax Commission, Mexican Consulate partner to provide tax information for...
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...
View ArticleTax Commission, AARP partner on Property Tax Reduction Program
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...
View ArticleTrack your tax refund online
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...
View ArticleBusiness income tax refunds come faster when you e-file
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...
View ArticleBeat the rush—file your income taxes in March for a faster refund
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...
View ArticleReminder: use tax due on untaxed purchases
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...
View ArticleSpanish speakers can get tax questions answered at Mexican Consulate April 3...
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...
View ArticleYou may be able to lower your property taxes; apply by April 15
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...
View ArticleNeed an extension to file Idaho income taxes?
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...
View ArticleSave a stamp, drop off tax returns at Tax Commission’s curbside service April 15
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...
View ArticleTax Commission extends hours in Coeur d’Alene office on April 15
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....
View ArticleTax Commission opens Lewiston office on April 15
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...
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