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Board of Tax Appeals seeks per‑diem hike from $300 to $400; change would require statutory amendment
Summary
The Board of Tax Appeals asked JFAC for a $29,200 ongoing increase to raise member per diem from $300 to $400 per day, saying the change reflects training and workload; staff and legislators questioned prep time, caseloads and why the increase is requested amid recent reversions.
The Board of Tax Appeals told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee it seeks an ongoing $29,200 appropriation to raise the per diem for its three members from $300 to $400 per day, and said the increase would require legislative action to amend Idaho Code section 63‑3804.
Christopher LaHoset, a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Service Office, summarized the agency’s FY2026 enhancement request: $29,200 in ongoing general fund to increase the board member per diem to $400, which the agency equated to about $50 per hour based on an 80‑day work model. LaHoset noted the per diem increase would require legislation to change section 63‑3804 of Idaho code.
Cindy Pollock, director…
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