The Idaho State Tax Commission works to administer the tax laws of the state fairly for everyone. We are committed to helping you understand Idaho tax law, rules, and forms.
The function of today’s IDAHO Tax Commission is very different from its earliest predecessors, which were responsible for overseeing how Idaho land and other property was valued and taxed. The Tax Commission still has those responsibilities, but fulfilling them is a much bigger job. Idaho’s growing population, the increasing complexity of our economy and the threats of fraud and cyberattacks have prompted the Tax Commission to adopt modern, technologically advanced systems for processing tax returns and protecting the personal information of Idaho taxpayers. That includes a new model of continuous software enhancement to our GenTax data system. Another focus is improving taxpayer education and public outreach to improve understanding of laws and policies, and ultimately encouraging voluntary compliance.

Paul Woods is a Tax Commissioner at the Idaho State Tax Commission in Boise.