Iowa individual income tax
Iowa's individual income tax is designed for both residents and non-residents of the state. The tax is calculated based on an individual's federal-adjusted gross income and has varying rates, from 0.33% to 8.53%.
May 1
Return due in 2023
8.53%
Top marginal tax rate
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Pay income tax online
Visit the official state government’s website to pay individual income tax online.
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What is Iowa income tax?
Individual income tax
Individual income tax is a type of direct tax levied by Iowa on individuals that meet the taxable criteria.
Taxable incomes
Iowa taxes incomes from wages, dividends, interests and capital gains.
Tax brackets
Iowa has 9 individual income tax brackets from 0.33% to 8.53%.
Standard deduction
Standard deduction is $2,210 for singles and $5,450 for couples that file jointly for the tax year 2022.
Personal exemption
Iowa doesn't have personal exemptions.
2022 tax rates
The following is the list of income tax rates for the tax year of 2022
| Iowa taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $1,743 | 0.33% |
| $1,743 - $3,486 | 0.67% |
| $3,486 - $6,972 | 2.25% |
| $6,972 - $15,687 | 4.14% |
| $15,687 - $26,145 | 5.63% |
| $26,145 - $34,860 | 5.96% |
| $34,860 - $52,290 | 6.25% |
| $52,290 - $78,435 | 7.44% |
| $78,435+ | 8.53% |
Residency
Residency in Iowa refers to an individual's permanent home or place of residence in the state.
Iowa resident
An Iowa resident is someone who is domiciled in Iowa, or who maintains a permanent place of residence in the state for more than 183 days of a year.
Iowa part-year resident
An Iowa Part-Year Resident is someone who moved into or out of the state during the tax year.
Income earned while the individual was a resident of Iowa is subject to state taxes.
Iowa non-resident
An Iowa Nonresident is someone who does not have a permanent residence in the state.
Nonresidents who receive income from Iowa sources are required to pay Iowa taxes. This includes income from Iowa properties and personal services performed in the state.
Individual income tax
The State of Iowa requires you to pay taxes if you are a resident (regardless of the whether they were earned within the state or not) or a non-resident that earns income from Iowa
Types of taxable incomes
The income types on which tax is levied are:
In Iowa, all types of income are generally subject to personal income tax unless they are specifically exempt by state law. This includes, but is not limited to, wages and salary, dividends, capital gains, royalties, and other types of income.
File return
To file a tax return in Iowa, taxpayers must complete and submit a tax return form. The tax return form requires taxpayers to report their taxable income and any credits or deductions they are eligible to claim. Taxpayers must also calculate their tax liability and pay any taxes owed by the due date.
Due
quarterly or annually
Pay taxes
Taxes in Iowa are due by 18 April, 2023. Go to the official Iowa Department of Revenue website.
Estimated taxes are due quarterly if your income is not being withheld or your tax liability is more that $200.
Estimated taxes are to be made quarterly in instalments by the 15th of April, June, September, and January.
Type of tax
graduated tax
Due
quarterly or annually
Deductions
Tax deductions are a reduction in the amount of income that is subject to taxation. It allows taxpayers to lower the amount of taxable income they have, which in turn reduces the amount of tax they owe. Tax deductions are available for a wide range of expenses, such as charitable donations, mortgage interest, medical expenses, and business expenses.
Iowa has standard deduction of $2,210 for single filers and $5,450 for joint filers, for the tax year 2022.
Credits
A tax credit allows taxpayers to reduce the amount of taxes they are required to pay. This is different from a tax deduction, which reduces the amount of income that is subject to taxation. Tax credits are applied directly to the tax liability, while deductions are applied to the taxable income.
Exclusions
Tax exclusions are an amount of money or income that is not subject to taxation. This means that taxpayers do not have to pay taxes on this income.
Frequently asked questions
Business entities in Iowa
There are several business entities in Iowa
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