Idaho Issues Record Grocery Tax Refund for Residents

Idaho returned $254 million to residents through the 2025 grocery tax credit, a record for the state. Governor Brad Little announced the figure, noting that the Idaho State Tax Commission had processed 813,241 food tax credit claims totaling $254,849,965. The refund was made possible by House Bill 231, which increased the annual grocery tax credit to $155 for all individuals starting in the 2026 fiscal year.

The tax relief measure is intended to help offset high grocery prices and support family budgets in Idaho. The law allows taxpayers to receive a $155 tax credit per person or a refund of up to $250 on grocery taxes if expenses are itemized.