Taxes in Iowa

Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Iowa is no exception. The first step towards understanding Iowa’s tax code is knowing the basics.

How does Iowa rank? Below, we have highlighted a number of tax rates, ranks, and measures detailing Iowa’s income tax, business tax, sales tax, and property tax systems. Click the tabs below to explore!

Iowa Considers Alternative Maximum Tax

March 19, 2015

Just Released: New Book on Iowa’s Tax System and Economy

July 29, 2014

Iowa Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Taxes & the Economy

July 29, 2014

Remembering the Deceased Iowa Pumpkin Tax You Helped End

October 31, 2013

Iowa Approves Property Tax Reductions, New Tax Credits

June 13, 2013

Iowa House Passes Alternative Maximum Tax: Income Tax Option Clear of Carveouts

March 14, 2013

Iowa’s State and Local Tax Burden

October 23, 2012

You Helped End the Iowa Pumpkin Tax

October 26, 2011

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Two State Tax Overreaching Cases

October 3, 2011

KFC Ordered to Pay Tax to Iowa

March 5, 2011

Maybe Caterpillar Should Move to Minnesota

January 12, 2011

Iowa Reaching Beyond Borders with Corporate Income Tax

January 3, 2011

Incoming Iowa Governor Wants to Permanently End Film Tax Credits

December 6, 2010

Iowa Auditor Issues Report on Film Tax Credit Scandal, New Zealand Shells Out for The Hobbit

October 27, 2010

Iowa Governor Calls for End to Film Tax Credit Program as Separate Trials Ordered

September 9, 2010

Corporate Welfare for Movie Producers Returns to Iowa

August 31, 2010

Sudden Retirement of Michigan Film Office Director May Be Linked to Tax Credit Boondoggle

June 18, 2010

Film Tax Credits Losing Their Appeal

June 11, 2010

Record Number of States Delaying Tax Refunds

June 3, 2010

Iowa Candidates Propose Corporate Income Tax Cuts

April 6, 2010