Tag Archives: Idaho State Tax Commission
Dems release revamped platform, call for troops to come home from both fronts of war
Democratic delegates from across the state spent much of last weekend hammering out details of the party’s new platform, which was released Monday. The new platform, or a list of values by which party members and candidates abide, features several … Continue reading
Paper sales tax returns won’t be mailed out to e-filers in Idaho
The Idaho Tax Commission is looking to save some paper and thousands of dollars by not mailing out paper returns to businesses that file that usually file sales tax returns electronically. “This change will save the state more than $22,000 … Continue reading
Lawmakers approve hiring extra tax auditors
The Idaho State Tax Commission could bring on more tax auditors as part of the commission’s budget approved by the Idaho Senate Friday. The state will pay 10 temporary auditors a total of $560,000, and expects them to bring in … Continue reading
House clears path for additional scholarship donations
The Idaho House has voted to approve Rep. George Sayler‘s, D-Coeur D’Alene, bill to allow taxpayers to donate to the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Fund, which is used to provide scholarships to students in Idaho with significant need for financial aid. … Continue reading
House scuttles exploring Internet sales tax
An Idaho House panel rejected a plan to look into collecting sales tax on Internet purchases. Idaho loses an estimated $30 million dollars a year in tax revenues on Internet sales, according to a University of Tennessee study. If Idaho … Continue reading
Tax Commission will get more auditors
Idaho lawmakers will spend more money to go after tax scofflaws. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) will spend an additional $3 million above its target budget for auditors and other staff at the State Tax Commission, but expects to bring … Continue reading
Schools budget, with $128 million reduction, is set
Idaho lawmakers set a public schools budget Wednesday with minor changes to the proposed plan with a $128 million, 7.5 percent spending reduction released last week. Salaries for teachers and other school staff would be reduced, as would money for … Continue reading
Lawmakers examine taxing services, Internet sales
Idaho tax collectors face a tough time getting revenue from Internet sales and can’t take taxes on many services with tax exemptions, but Idaho state senators are considering expanding the state tax base to these two areas. The Senate Local … Continue reading
Lawmakers move to cut off severance pay to public employees
In a time when the Legislature is searching high and low for areas to make cuts and save money, Rep. Anne Pasley-Stuart, D-Boise, and Rep. Elfreda Higgins, D-Garden City, feel it is unacceptable for any public employee to receive severance … Continue reading