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Angelica Manthei recently learned how the Idaho Parental Choice tax credit could open new opportunities for her daughter’s education. As a parent, she’s excited to see how these options could help her child thrive. Here’s everything you need to know about the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. This program can help families cover education options that meet their children’s needs with up to $5,000 per student or up to $7,500 for students with qualifying disabilities.
Follow these important steps:
File your 2024 Idaho state income taxes. Create your Taxpayer Access Point account today. Apply for the tax credit and advance payment starting January 15, 2026.Submit your application no later than March 15, 2026. Watch for notifications beginning April 15, 2026 to know if your family will receive a tax credit or advance payment. Follow us for more information as well as updates on deadlines and other opportunities.

Dwina Noesbar, both a mother and longtime educator, is excited about what lies ahead for Idaho’s children. Having taught in the classroom and homeschooled her own kids, she’s seen firsthand why having school choice matters for families. Here’s everything you need to know about the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. This program can help families cover education options that meet their children’s needs with up to $5,000 per student or up to $7,500 for students with qualifying disabilities.
Follow these important steps:
File your 2024 Idaho state income taxes.Create your Taxpayer Access Point account today. Apply for the tax credit and advance payment starting January 15, 2026.Submit your application no later than March 15, 2026. Watch for notifications beginning April 15, 2026 to know if your family will receive a tax credit or advance payment. Follow us for more information as well as updates on deadlines and other opportunities.

Becky Loomis believes many parents will benefit from the Idaho Parental Choice tax credit program. Here’s everything you need to know about the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. This program can help families cover education options that meet their children’s needs with up to $5,000 per student or up to $7,500 for students with qualifying disabilities.
Follow these important steps:
File your 2024 Idaho state income taxes.
Create your Taxpayer Access Point account today.
Apply for the tax credit and advance payment starting January 15, 2026.
Submit your application no later than March 15, 2026.
Watch for notifications beginning April 15, 2026 to know if your family will receive a tax credit or advance payment.
Follow us for more information as well as updates on deadlines and other opportunities.

Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit:

What Families Need to Know

Idaho created the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, a new program to help families afford the education options that best meet their children’s needs.

There are some critical first steps to ensuring your family qualifies for up to $5,000 in education credits (up to $7,500 for special education).

✅ Filing your 2024 Idaho state income taxes is required to verify eligibility and issue payments. The filing deadline is November 1, 2025. https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/income-tax/individual-income/forms/form-40/
✅ Create a Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) account. The recommended registration deadline is December 1, 2025. : https://idahotap.gentax.com/tap/_/ #1
✅ Apply for the tax credit and advance payment. The first day to apply is January 15, 2026.
✅ Families are encouraged to apply for the tax credit and advance payment. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2026.
✅ Families will be notified about whether or not they will receive a tax credit or advance payment. Notifications will begin on April 15, 2026.

For more information and updates, visit: https://myschoolchoice.idaho.gov/