Idaho grants tax relief to taxpayers affected by wildfires in Washington

The Idaho State Tax Commission is extending the deadlines to file and pay taxes for individuals and businesses impacted by Washington wildfires. Affected taxpayers will have until February 1, 2027, to file returns and make tax payments for deadlines that fall from July 31, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

Idaho is following the extended deadline the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) set. That includes delaying the October 15, 2026, extended filing deadline for 2025 income tax returns with an additional extension to file. However, the October 15 extension is only an extension to file, not to pay. Interest continues to accrue on any tax paid after April 15, 2026, the original income tax due date for Idaho.

The new deadline is for all Idaho tax types, including income tax, sales tax, fuels tax, and income tax withholding. It applies to individuals and businesses in the disaster areas, as well as to those whose tax records are located there.

The Tax Commission is offering the relief to taxpayers in any area the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designates as qualifying for assistance. An up-to-date list of eligible areas is available on the disaster relief page on IRS.gov.

Affected taxpayers should write “WASHINGTON WILDFIRES” at the top of their tax return to qualify for the extension. Those who file electronically can qualify by sending an email to taxrep@tax.idaho.gov. They should include “WASHINGTON WILDFIRES” in the subject line, add their full name and the last four digits of their Social Security number or EIN in the email body, and include the date they e-filed their return.

These taxpayers also should call the Tax Commission toll free at (800) 972-7660 if they:

• • Are charged penalties or interest for filing late returns or paying taxes late.
  • Are in a payment plan or are working with the Tax Commission to resolve their tax debt.
  • Have questions.

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