Tax Commission extends hours in eastern Idaho offices on April 15
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)
View ArticleTax Commission Joins IRS in waiving late payment penalty due to delayed...
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...
View ArticleNew Idaho law allows property tax exemption for $100,000 in personal property...
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...
View ArticleMissed last week’s income tax deadline? Here’s what to do
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...
View ArticleTax Commission launches new website geared to mobile devices, easier searching
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...
View ArticleSome Idahoans can estimate their property taxes at tax.idaho.gov
BOISE, IDAHO — June 13, 2013 — Residents in 14 Idaho counties can estimate their 2013 property taxes by visiting the Idaho State Tax Commission’s website at tax.idaho.gov. The “Quick Picks” section on...
View ArticlePocatello couple ordered to file Idaho tax returns
BOISE, IDAHO — June 26, 2013 — Sixth District Court Judge Mitchell W. Brown has ordered a Pocatello couple to file Idaho tax returns for four years in which their reported income totaled close to...
View ArticleNew Idaho law changes wage garnishment for tax debts
BOISE, IDAHO — June 28, 2013 — Employers who receive levies on employees’ wages from the Idaho State Tax Commission will see some changes starting July 1. A new law changes a levy on wages to a...
View ArticleTax deadlines extended for Idaho wildfire victims
BOISE, IDAHO — Aug. 20, 2013 — The Idaho State Tax Commission is extending tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers affected by Idaho wildfires in the following counties: Blaine, Boise, Camas,...
View ArticleLewiston couple ordered to file Idaho tax returns
BOISE, IDAHO — Sept. 25, 2013 — Second District Court Judge Jeff Brudie has ordered a Lewiston couple to file Idaho tax returns for three years in which their reported income totaled more than...
View ArticleDeadline nears for taxpayers with filing extensions
BOISE, IDAHO — Oct. 10, 2013 — If you haven't filed your 2012 Idaho state income taxes, the clock is ticking. Taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension of time to file Idaho returns must send...
View ArticleTax Commission opens Lewiston office on Oct. 15
LEWISTON, IDAHO — Oct. 11, 2013 — The Idaho State Tax Commission will open its Lewiston office to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to help taxpayers file their 2012 Idaho state income taxes. Taxpayers...
View ArticleIdaho Tax Commission sets 2014 homeowner’s exemption
BOISE, IDAHO — October 15, 2013 — The maximum homeowner’s exemption for 2014 will increase to $83,920, according to calculations by the Idaho State Tax Commission. The maximum exemption for 2013 was...
View ArticleStudy shows tax burden for Idahoans is 49th in nation
BOISE, IDAHO — Oct. 23, 2013 — Idaho has the 49th lowest overall per capita tax burden in the country and the lowest tax burden among western states, according to the latest tax burden study published...
View ArticleJudge orders Idaho Falls couple to file state tax returns
BOISE, IDAHO — Nov. 4, 2013 — Seventh District Court Judge Jon Shindruling has ordered an Idaho Falls couple to file Idaho tax returns for three years in which their reported income totaled more than...
View ArticleHoliday shoppers: You may owe use tax on Internet purchases
BOISE, IDAHO — Nov. 25, 2013 — With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, the Idaho State Tax Commission is reminding online holiday shoppers and others that they may owe use tax to the...
View ArticleTax Commission annual meeting features live streaming, panel discussion
BOISE, IDAHO — Dec. 3, 2013 — For the first time, the Idaho State Tax Commission will be streaming its annual meeting live. The meeting is on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST). Viewers...
View ArticlePost Falls couple ordered to file Idaho tax returns
BOISE, IDAHO — Dec. 4, 2013 — First District Court Judge Benjamin R. Simpson has ordered a Post Falls couple to file Idaho tax returns for seven years in which their reported income totaled more than...
View ArticleYou may qualify for a grocery credit refund even if you don’t earn enough to...
BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 9, 2014 — 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 2013. The tax credit, which offsets...
View ArticleJudge orders Mt. Home couple to file Idaho tax returns
BOISE, IDAHO — Jan. 16, 2014 — Fourth District Court Judge Lynn G. Norton has ordered a Mountain Home couple to file Idaho tax returns for six years in which their reported income totaled more than...
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