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1099 E-Filing: Idaho

Nina Tchistiakova Updated by Nina Tchistiakova

Due date

February 28

Form 967 and W-2s are due by January 31 and 1099s are due by February 28. If you have 1099s to file, you have two options:

Option 1: File all forms (967, W-2s, and 1099s) by January 31.

Option 2: File your 967 and W-2s by January 31, and file your 1099s by February 28.

E-filing threshold

Must E-file if 10 or more including W-2s and 1099s

Filing options

Electronic filing

Forms to file

State requires W-2G and all 1099's

Required file name

Specifications do not specify a file name.

E-filing website

http://www.tax.idaho.gov/gotoTAP

Contact

E-File Help Desk

(208) 334-7660 in the Boise area

(800) 972-7660 or toll free

Email: filehelp@tax.idaho.gov

Submitting files

Idaho accepts electronic filing for Prior Years. However, you must use prior year program to file electronically. years program. Use PR2024 to e-file 2024 forms. Use PR2023 to e-file 20213 Forms.
Idaho Corrections must be paper filed - see below.

Before you process a file THAT HAS STATE WITHHOLDING you must complete Form 967 located in CFS Payroll System under ''W-2/1099 Information Returns'' and save the form. Save a separate form 967 for each 1099 type. When you process the file you will be given the option to select a saved Form 967 that corresponds to each 1099 type processed in the file. The electronic file contains all of the data from the Form 967 so do not submit a paper copy to the state when filing 1099s electronically.

Note: If filing 1099s (Option 2 above) in February online through TAP: Report on Form 967 only the withholding amounts from the 1099s included in the file.

You can apply for an Idaho withholding account online through the Tax Commission’s website by going to tax.idaho.gov/i-1159.cfm and following the instructions.

Electronically File Information Returns on Idaho TAP (Taxpayer Access Point)

You must have a TAP logon to file information returns electronically.

1. Go to: http://www.tax.idaho.gov/gotoTAP

2. Select TAP on the right side of the page.

3. Click “Sign Up” in the Sign Up For Online Access section of the page to create a logon. Refer to the TAP FAQ for more information about using TAP.

You can test your information return files at http://www.tax.idaho.gov/gotoTAP. before submitting them. Upload your test file, and the site will either return a specific error message or a confirmation screen indicating your format is correct and your file is ready for upload. Files are only submitted to the Tax Commission when you click the “Submit” button. For error correction help, call us at (208) 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660.

Corrected Forms

Users must paper file corrections.

Correcting Information Return Submissions

To correct information returns that contain Idaho withholding, send Form 967, Idaho Annual Withholding Report, and a paper copy of the correct information return(s) to the address below:

Idaho State Tax Commission

PO Box 76

Boise ID 83707-0076

If you need a copy of your Form 967 to submit with your correction, email the E-File Help Desk at efilehelp@tax.idaho.gov and include your Idaho withholding account number in the request.

To correct information returns that don’t contain Idaho withholding, send Idaho Form 96 or IRS Form 1096 and a paper copy of the correct information return(s) to the address below:

1099 Corrections

Idaho State Tax Commission

PO Box 36

Boise ID 83722-0410

Combined Federal/State Filing - IRIS Filing Only

The W2/1099 E-File add-on does not support the 1099 Combined Federal/State Program for FIRE submissions. For IRIS Combined Federal/State Filing Program (CF/SF) you must indicate it on the IRIS TCC Application. For additional information, see 1099 E-Filing: IRIS CSV Portal Combined Fed/State filing.

Idaho participates in and encourages usage of the 1099 Combined Federal/State Filing Program. This program allows the payer or its agent to file information returns with the federal government and authorizes the release of this information to the applicable states involved. If your information returns filed through this program have Idaho withholding, you must complete and file Form 967 with the Idaho State Tax Commission by January 31. You can either e-file using TAP at http://www.tax.idaho.gov/gotoTAP or file by paper.

Be sure to report the number of 1099s with Idaho withholding and check the Combined Federal/State Filing box on the paper form as displayed below.

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