(1) Except as allowed in subsection (3) of this section, all taxes and additional amounts of interest, penalty or fees payable together with taxes and all other fees and amounts which are payable to the state must be paid by electronic funds transfer whenever the amount paid or payable is one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or greater. Whenever the payment of taxes is required to be made by electronic funds transfer under this section and the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the payment may be made on the first business day thereafter.
(2)  All electronic funds transfers to the state, whether or not required by this section, shall be made through the automated clearing house system (ACH) operated by the federal reserve by the ACH debit or ACH credit method and shall include related addenda or messages necessary for:
(a)  Coordinating the filing of tax returns or other reports with the payment of taxes and all other fees and amounts by electronic funds transfer; and
(b)  Ensuring the proper receipt and crediting of the payment.

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Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-2026

  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(3)  No individual shall be required to make payment to the state by electronic funds transfer of any taxes, fees or amounts payable to the state, regardless of amount, when such taxes, fees or amounts are payable pursuant to section 63-3024, Idaho Code. However, if an individual elects to make payment by electronic funds transfer of income tax or any fees and amounts associated with income tax liability, such electronic funds transfer shall adhere to the provisions for electronic funds transfer as specified in this section. For the purposes of this subsection (3), the definition of "individual" shall be as the term is defined in section 63-3008, Idaho Code.
(4)  The state treasurer shall adopt procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this section.