Idaho State Tax Commission

Do you ever rent out a place to stay, even if it’s just occasionally? You need permits and to send in taxes, unless a short-term rental marketplace files and sends in all taxes for you. See tax.idaho.gov/lodging

In Lewiston seeking a job working with the public, sprinkled with a bit of detective work? Join us as a Compliance Officer 1. You’ll educate taxpayers, work with them on overdue bills, do research. Top benefits, work-life balance! Apply by June 17: https://css-idaho-prd.tam.inforgov.com/hcm/Jobs/form/JobPosting%5BJobPostingSet%5D%28LUMA,23566,1%29.JobPostingDisplay?fromlist=JobPosting.JobSearchListSearchFormOnLeft&navigation=JobPosting%5BJobPostingSet%5D%28LUMA,23566,1%29.JobPostingDisplayNav&csk.JobBoard=STATEOFIDAHO&csk.HROrganization=LUMA

End up owing more than you could pay on your taxes? See if you can request a payment plan: tax.idaho.gov/online-services/compliance/payment-arrangements

If you had to pay this year when you filed your taxes, now’s a good time to consider adjusting your withholding. Adjusting is also helpful if you got a refund and want that money in your pocket all year round. You can adjust state, federal, or both. See tax.idaho.gov/w4

Wondering where your refund is? They take 7-11 weeks. If it’s a refund on an amended return, it will take longer. We have to process first-filed returns and then do amended ones. Find the status of your refund: tax.idaho.gov/refund

It’s National Homeowners Month. Did you know there’s a tax credit for first-time homebuyers saving up? See tax.idaho.gov/taxes/income-tax/individual-income/popular-credits-and-deductions/first-time-homebuyers-deduction.

Ready to take the next step in your business and hire employees? Learn about withholding, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance and benefits in this recorded webinar. We taught with Idaho Industrial Comm. and Dept. of Labor:

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All offices are closed Monday (May 25) for Memorial Day. Have a great weekend, and thank you to everyone who’s served our country!

It’s official: The application period for the 2025 parental choice tax credit or advance payment awarded in 2026 is reopening tomorrow, May 21, at 8 AM MDT (7 AM PDT). See the state’s official website for more: myschoolchoice.idaho.gov

Do you have an Idaho permitted account, like a regular seller’s permit or withholding permit? Remember to file on your regular schedule, even if you have 0 to report. Otherwise, you’ll get an estimated total due or letter asking you to file. File in TAP at tax.idaho.gov/gotoTAP.