Idaho State Tax Commission Expected to Process Over One Million Tax Returns in 2025

(Idaho State) The Idaho State Tax Commission and the Internal Revenue Service start processing 2024 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27. Idaho expects to process over 1.03 million income tax returns in 2025.

New this year, Idaho is participating in the IRS Direct File program, which will launch on January 27. An estimated 210,000 Idaho taxpayers will be eligible to use the free program.

With Direct File, taxpayers begin by filing their federal return on the IRS tool at directfile.irs.gov (https://directfile.irs.gov?utm_source=National-Nonprofit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cfa26&utm_id=directfile&utm_content=QRcode) . The tool walks them through interview-style questions to prepare the return.

Once the federal return is completed, the taxpayer will click a button taking them directly to Idaho’s FileYourStateTaxes tool to prepare their Idaho state return. Much of the information from the federal return will be populated into the state tool, creating a quick, seamless experience.

Direct File is another option taxpayers have to e-file their federal and state taxes based on their eligibility and tax situations. To use Direct File, taxpayers must have lived in Idaho for all of 2024, and they must use the standard deduction. They can’t itemize, but they can take some credits and deductions. See directfile.irs.gov (https://directfile.irs.gov?utm_source=National-Nonprofit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cfa26&utm_id=directfile&utm_content=QRcode) for more requirements. (Click on Check eligibility now, then select Idaho.)

Taxpayers can also see if they qualify for the Free File program (https://tax.idaho.gov/freefile) that features offers from tax software developers. Most people qualify if their adjusted gross income is $84,000 or less.

Visit tax.idaho.gov (https://tax.idaho.gov/) to check your refund status, get tax forms, make payments, and find tax help. You also can get help by calling (208) 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660.

The deadline to file 2024 income taxes is Tuesday, April 15.