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TAX REBATE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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On May 10, 2021, Governor Little signed House Bill 380, which creates the 2021
Idaho tax rebate fund to provide a tax rebate to full-year residents of Idaho.
Check out our Tax Rebate Video, and find answers to frequently asked questions
about the tax rebate below.


 1.  I received an email telling me I'm going to get the rebate. Is this
     legitimate?
     
     Yes. We're sending emails about the rebate on behalf of Governor Brad
     Little. The emails are going to people who e-filed their 2020 income tax
     returns because we have their email addresses.

 2.  Who's eligible for the tax rebate?
     
     Any Idahoan who was a full-year resident in 2019 and 2020 and who also
     filed an Idaho individual income tax return or a grocery credit refund
     return for 2019 and 2020 is eligible for the rebate. Nonresidents and
     part-year residents aren't eligible.
     
     A full-year resident is either someone who keeps a home in Idaho for the
     entire year and spends more than 270 days of the year in Idaho, or someone
     domiciled in Idaho for the entire tax year. Domicile is the place you have
     your permanent home and where you intend to return whenever you're away;
     it's the place that's the center of your personal and business life. If
     you're stationed in Idaho on active military duty, you're considered a
     resident of the state where you're domiciled.

 3.  What do I need to do to get my tax rebate?
     
     You need to file valid 2019 and 2020 individual income tax returns by
     December 31, 2021, to receive the rebate.

 4.  What is the amount of the tax rebate?
     
     The amount is based on the most recent, approved 2019 tax return
     information on file at the time the rebate is issued. It's one of the
     following, whichever is greater:
     
     * $50 per taxpayer and each dependent
     * 9% of the tax amount reported on Form 40, line 20, or line 42 for
       eligible Idaho residents and service members using Form 43.
 5.  When will the Tax Commission start issuing the tax rebate payments?
     
     The Tax Commission will start processing payments on August 2, 2021, to
     eligible taxpayers. We'll issue payments in the order of the date that
     we've received the 2020 tax returns, starting with taxpayers who are
     eligible to receive the rebate through direct deposit, and then moving to
     those who will receive a paper check. About 100,000 payments will be issued
     weekly. We'll continue to process payments throughout 2021 as taxpayers
     file their returns and become eligible for the rebate.

 6.  How will I receive my rebate payment?
     
     Taxpayers who received their 2020 tax refund through a direct deposit to
     their bank account will receive their rebate payment the same way. If the
     bank rejects the direct deposit (because taxpayers closed their account,
     for example), we'll automatically send a check to the most recent address
     we have on file instead. This address in most cases is the one on
     taxpayers' 2020 tax return.
     
     Taxpayers who don't get their rebate by direct deposit will receive paper
     checks sent to the most recent address we have on file. This includes
     taxpayers who've used a refund product (such as a Refund Anticipation Loan)
     when filing their return with tax software or a tax preparer.

 7.  How can I check the status of my rebate payment?
     
     Track the status of your rebate using the Where's My Rebate tool at
     tax.idaho.gov/rebate.
     
     You can use this tool anytime. The information in the tool is the same
     information that our Taxpayer Services representatives can provide over the
     phone.
     
     To retrieve your rebate status, you'll need both of these:
     
     * Your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
     * Your Idaho driver's license number, state-issued ID number, or 2020 Idaho
       income tax return
 8.  What if my filing status changed between 2019 and 2020?
     
     We calculate the rebate using the information on your 2019 tax return. If
     your filing status changed when you filed your 2020 tax return, the amount
     of the rebate you receive might be affected in certain cases. For example:
     
     * You filed as Single in 2019 but filed as Married Filing Joint in 2020.
       Your rebate will be based on the 2019 return and will be issued only to
       you.
     * You filed as Married Filing Joint in 2019 but filed as Single, Head of
       Household, or Married Filing Separately in 2020. Your rebate will be
       based on the 2019 return, but you'll receive only half of the rebate
       amount. It will be split equally between you and the spouse you filed
       with in 2019 (following Idaho Code section 32-906).
 9.  My address has changed since I filed my 2020 tax return. How do I update it
     so I can get my rebate check?
     
     Send an email to RebateAddressUpdate@tax.idaho.gov to request an update to
     your address. Please provide your:
     
     * Full name
     * Last four digits of your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer
       Identification Number
     * Previous address
     * New address
     
     We'll update your address within 3 to 5 business days. However, we won't be
     able to reply to your email due to the number of requests we expect. Please
     only use this email address to send us a mailing address change. If you
     have rebate questions, see the other FAQs on this page or email us at
     taxrep@tax.idaho.gov

 10. Can I still get the tax rebate if I wasn't required to file a tax return?
     
     If you aren't required to file a return, you might be eligible to file one
     for any overpaid withholding or to receive a grocery credit refund. You
     must be an Idaho resident to receive a grocery credit refund. Visit
     tax.idaho.gov and click on "Income Tax Hub" for more information.

 11. Why haven't I received my rebate? I filed my 2019 and 2020 tax returns.
     
     All income tax returns go through fraud detection reviews and accuracy
     checks. We might send you letters to verify your identity or to ask for
     more information. If you don't respond to these letters, we can't finish
     processing your returns. As a result, your rebate payment will be delayed.

 12. Will my tax rebate be applied to other taxes I owe before it's refunded to
     me?
     
     Yes. We'll reduce your rebate payment if you have other tax liabilities
     with the Tax Commission (e.g. you owe income tax, sales tax, withholding
     tax, etc.); or if you have any outstanding obligations to the following:
     
     * Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (usually for unpaid child
       support).
       Call (208) 334-2479 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 356-9868.
     * Idaho Department of Labor (usually for unreimbursed unemployment
       overpayments).
       Call (208) 332-3576 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 448-2977.
     * Idaho Supreme Court (for unpaid court-ordered fines, fees, or
       restitution).
       Call (208) 947-7445.
     * County Sheriff departments (for sheriff's garnishments).
       Call (208) 577-3750.
     * Internal Revenue Service (for unpaid federal tax debts).
       Call toll free at (800) 829-7650.
     * Bankruptcy trustees
     
     You might receive a letter from us if we reduce your rebate payment.

 13. Is the tax rebate taxable?
     
     Rebates are handled exactly like regular refunds; they're not taxable to
     Idaho. However, they might be taxable on the federal level. Please see the
     instructions for your federal income tax return for reporting state and
     local income tax refunds.

 14. Who can I contact for more information?
     
     If you have questions, please call us at (208) 334-7660 in the Boise area
     or toll free at (800) 972-7660.



Page last updated August 17, 2021. Last full review of page: July 9, 2021.

This information is for general guidance only. Tax laws are complex and change
regularly. We can't cover every circumstance in our guides. This guidance may
not apply to your situation. Please contact us with any questions. We work to
provide current and accurate information. But some information could have
technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. If there's a conflict between
current tax law and this information, current tax law will govern.

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