Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit

The application window is open now — and closes March 15, 2026.
 

River Tech is a participating school in the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit program, signed into law on February 27, 2025. This program offers up to $5,000 per child (or $7,500 for special needs students) to help cover tuition. Applications opened January 15 and are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 

If you haven't applied yet, now is the time.
 

What Is the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit?

Idaho families can receive up to $5,000 per student (or $7,500 for students with disabilities) as a refundable tax credit for qualifying education expenses in 2025. This includes private school tuition, tutoring, curriculum, textbooks, assessments, and transportation.
 

Refundable means that even if you owe little or no state income tax, you can still receive the full benefit. You pay tuition throughout the year, then receive the credit when you file your 2025 tax return.
 

Does River Tech Qualify?

Yes — but it depends on which program your child is enrolled in:

• 4–5 day students (full-time program): ✅ Qualifies under K–12 tuition at a non-public school

• 1–2 day students (homeschool program): ❌ Does not qualify

Important Details

Income Priority: Families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty line (approximately $96,000 for a family of four or $109,000 for a family of five) receive priority. However, there is no income limit — all families can apply.
 

Enrollment Restrictions: Students enrolled in public school programs (including Harmony, Braintree, or HomeEd 360) are considered public school students and would need to disenroll to qualify for the credit.
 

Limited Funding: The program is capped at $50 million statewide, supporting approximately 10,000 students on a first-come, first-served basis. The sooner you apply, the better your chances.
 

School Requirements: To qualify, schools don't need accreditation — just a journal tracking progress in core subjects like English, math, social studies, and science. We track progress in all core subjects so you can see exactly what your child is learning — including doubled social studies and science classes and regular progress report cards.
 

Where We Are Right Now

Date, Status
 

December 1, 2025 TAP account registration deadline — passed

January 15, 2026 Application window opened — open now

March 15, 2026 Application window closes

April 15, 2026 Families notified of approval

What You Need to Do

If you've already applied — you're set. You'll hear back by April 15.
 

If you haven't applied yet:

1. Register for a TAP account with the Idaho State Tax Commission at tax.idaho.gov — do this first if you haven't already.

2. Submit your application through the Tax Commission portal. The window is open now and closes March 15. Don't wait.

3. Gather your receipts for tuition and qualifying expenses paid in 2025. You'll need these for your application and your tax return.
    

If you're considering River Tech for your family:

1. Enroll for 2025–26 to receive your enrollment confirmation letter. [Click here to enroll.]

2. If possible, pay the remainder of your full year's tuition upfront for a 5% discount and a single receipt, which simplifies your tax credit application. Otherwise, save all monthly payment records starting July 1, 2025.

Learn More

Find more information about the credit, eligibility, and how to apply:

• idahokidswin.com

• tax.idaho.gov/parentalchoicecredit

Have questions? We're here to help — reach out at learn@rivertech.me.

River Tech is fully aligned with the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit and committed to keeping you updated on all developments.