Time is running out to file 2017 Idaho state income tax returns. The Idaho State Tax Commission says taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension to file must send in their return and full payment by Monday, October 15th.
Idaho law allows taxpayers with an extension to avoid a penalty for late filing. But those taxpayers will owe 3-percent interest on any tax that was due and not paid by April 17th.
Residents can file returns electronically, and may qualify to file online for free. Visit tax.idaho.gov/freefile to learn more. Taxes may also be paid electronically through tax.idaho.gov/epay. Use the free Quick Pay option to make a payment without creating an account.
Officials expect to receive about 27,000 individual income tax returns in October.
Taxpayers who are victims of Hurricane Florence have until January 31st, 2019, to file their returns if they have a filing extension.
The Tax Commission urges residents to review their federal W-4 after filing a 2017 tax return to ensure they’re withholding enough 2018 state and federal income taxes from paychecks.
Additionally, with significant changes to state and federal tax laws, people may be among many taxpayers who are having too little money withheld from paychecks to cover the taxes owed for this year. Visit tax.idaho.gov/w4 to learn more.
Anyone with questions can contact the Idaho State Tax Commission toll-free at (800) 972-7660 or online at www.tax.idaho.gov.
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