Idaho State Tax Commission

03/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/20/2026 13:53

Most Idaho taxpayers can e-file for free, get free tax help

Most Idaho taxpayers can e-file for free, get free tax help

Friday March 20, 2026

BOISE, Idaho - March 20, 2026 - Want to file your income taxes without paying money to do it? Most Idahoans can either prepare and e-file their federal and Idaho taxes for free or get free help to prepare their taxes. Visit the Idaho State Tax Commission's Free File page at tax.idaho.gov/freefile. The links on the page include:

Free e-filing options

Most Idahoans with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 a year or less probably qualify to prepare and e-file their federal and Idaho taxes for free.

  • The Free File Alliance program features offers from tax software companies that partner with Idaho and the IRS.
  • The GetYourRefund program also offers online filing and provides virtual help from an IRS-certified tax preparer for Idahoans with an income of $69,000 or less.

Taxpayers should carefully review the free e-filing offers to see which ones they qualify for. They should use the links on tax.idaho.gov/freefile, so they don't have to pay.

Free options for in-person help

Idahoans who want a more personal touch can use the links on the Free File page to find help preparing their income tax returns at volunteer tax preparation sites throughout Idaho. The free help is intended for senior citizens and people with low-to-moderate incomes who have simple federal and Idaho tax returns. That includes taxpayers submitting a state return only to get a grocery credit refund.

All sites offer electronic filing for faster refunds. Some offer help in Spanish, and certain sites require you to make an appointment.

The Tax Commission recommends that taxpayers check the site information on the day they want to visit since times and dates can change. Taxpayers will need to bring certain tax documents to help with return preparation.

Idahoans without internet access can find a tax preparation site by calling (800) 906-9887. They also can call AARP's automated system at (888) 227-7669.

The deadline to file 2025 income taxes is Wednesday, April 15.

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