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New Idaho officials talk taxes, upcoming legislative session

Panelists ask Idaho Legislature to consider investments in education rather than tax cuts

Concerns about the economy, budget outlooks, property taxes and other subjects were the focus of the 76th annual Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Conference on Wednesday, with legislators and newly elected officials in attendance about a month before the next legislative session begins. The Associated Taxpayers of Idaho is a nonprofit organization that produces reports related to state and local tax policy and distributes them to members. Incoming Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, who is the speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives until January, gave opening remarks at the conference and said he is constantly asked what the 2023 legislative session will be like with so many freshman legislators.

Tax tips, assistance available for area seniors

’Tis the season for taxes. Once again the AARP Taxaide program is here to assist you with free filing and e-filing.

Lawmakers seek to limit property taxes as home values soar

Soaring home values have increased property taxes for millions of homeowners in recent years, prompting action from state lawmakers to lighten the burden.

Tackling tax complexity for Idaho's small businesses

Small businesses drive our economy, and are particularly essential to Idaho’s economy. More than 99 percent of Idaho’s businesses are small businesses, employing over 347,000 Idahoans and spurring local innovation. Therefore, Congress must extend and build on tax relief that emboldens these economic engines to grow U.S. jobs, manufacturing here at home and higher wages for hardworking families.

We cannot wait around for an economic earthquake

Fitch Ratings’ recent downgrade of our country’s currency default rating should come as no surprise, especially when considering the rating’s key drivers. This includes the federal government’s last-minute and reckless mismanagement of enormous fiscal policy issues and the predicted rise of the deficit to an astounding 5.8 percent of the gross domestic product in fiscal year 2023. Cumulative debt is projected to exceed the country’s GDP next year. Many of us have been warning about these economic tremors for years, and we must act now to prevent further fiscal disaster.

Little: 'Great shape here in Idaho'

Governor seeks support for education plans; chamber president says vote yes on levies

Little speaks to CDA Chamber members on Tuesday

Tax hikes violate Biden promise and reverse 2017 tax cut progress

The vast majority of the Republican tax cuts went to small businesses and individuals

Property taxes, tax relief and the Legislature

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Groups offer details on property tax relief

The Idaho Legislature passed several bills during the 2023 session to provide property tax relief based on the Fiscal Year 2023 surplus. The bills include House Bill 292, HB258, and changes to the property tax reduction program, which was formerly known as "circuit breaker."

Be wary of tax scams, says local resident

Area residents might want to watch their mail boxes for Internal Revenue Service collection or lien settlement scams. Recently, collection notices appearing to be from the IRS or the state of Idaho have been found in mail boxes in Boundary County.

Circuit breakerdeadline April 15

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Assessor David Ryals reminds property owners that the filing deadline is fast approaching for certain property tax relief programs:

Working hard for Idaho's residents

An important part of the great honor of representing Idahoans in the U.S. Senate is keeping folks informed about legislation advancing in Congress

EITC Awareness Day

EITC Awareness Day

EITC Awareness Day

EITC Awareness Day

Local small businesses may apply for aid

BONNERS FERRY— The CARES Act, signed into law on Friday, March 27, by President Donald Trump, offers economic relief for both individuals and businesses.

Deadline for disabled veterans' tax relief extended

Disabled veterans now have until June 15 to get their tax relief applications to the Boundary County Assessor’s office.

Mike Crapo (R), 66 Incumbent U.S. Senator

1. Our nation is facing very troublesome times on many fronts. The importance that we follow the Constitution and the right principles of governing has never been greater. I am committed more than ever to the values that first prompted me to run for the Senate: limited government, low taxes, less spending and individual freedom. Americans must speak out strongly today to preserve and defend our Constitution and the system of limited government and freedom.

Gov. Little gave his State of the State address, historic tax relief cuts

Gov. Brad Little gave his State of The State address remotely from a Statehouse auditorium, a break from tradition when Idaho lawmakers would generally listen at a packed house chambers floor.

Gov. Little gave his State of the State address, historic tax relief cuts

Gov. Brad Little gave his State of The State address remotely from a Statehouse auditorium, a break from tradition when Idaho lawmakers would generally listen at a packed house chambers floor.