Free tax help in Idaho

How to file your Idaho and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Idaho deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes
Tax year 2025 due date	April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal).
Extension	Automatic six-month extension to October 15 with no request if you pay at least 80% of the 2025 tax (or 100% of the 2024 tax) by April 15; there is no extension to pay.
State tax agency	Idaho State Tax Commission

Free Idaho state filing

Idaho Free File

If your AGI is $89,000 or less you probably qualify to e-file federal and Idaho returns free through the Free File Alliance; GetYourRefund is another free option at that income level.

Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)

See Idaho Free File options

Free if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Idaho may update them in January.

Free federal filing for Idaho residents

VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Idaho return.
MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.

Common questions

Can I file my Idaho state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. Idaho options include Idaho Free File. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Idaho tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Idaho return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic six-month extension to October 15 with no request if you pay at least 80% of the 2025 tax (or 100% of the 2024 tax) by April 15; there is no extension to pay.

Where can I get free tax help in person in Idaho?

Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.

Need paid help in Idaho?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Idaho State Tax Commission, our partner Pack Tax works with Idaho residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

Ask Pack Tax for help

Pack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works

Sources

Idaho facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Idaho State Tax Commission before you file.