Oct. 15 deadline nears for taxpayers with filing extensions

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 Oct. 15.

Idaho law allows taxpayers with an extension to avoid a penalty for late filing. But you’ll owe 3-percent interest on any tax that was due and not paid by April 17.

You can file returns electronically, and you may qualify to file online for free. Go HERE to learn more. You also can pay your taxes electronically HERE. Use the free Quick Pay option to make a payment without creating an account.

“We expect to receive about 27,000 individual income tax returns in October,” Tax Commission Chairman Ken Roberts said.

Taxpayers who are victims of Hurricane Florence have until Jan. 31, 2019, to file their returns if they have a filing extension. They can find more information HERE.

If you need tax help call toll-free at (800) 972-7660.