Idaho Capitol Watch

HB 61: FOOD TAX CREDITS AND REFUNDS – Amends existing law to increase the food tax credit, to provide an alternative tax credit for the actual amount paid by taxpayers on food purchases, and to provide for certain agreements to share information.

Increases Idaho food tax credit from $120 to $155 per person starting 2025. Adds option for taxpayers to claim actual sales tax paid on qualifying food purchases up to $250 per person with receipts. Includes restrictions for food stamp recipients, incarcerated individuals, and non-residents. Declares emergency with retroactive application to January 1, 2025.

Status

Reported Printed (January 28, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 27, 2025

Sponsors

  • REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • January 27, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • January 28, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation

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