Certain taxpayers are now required to file their annual Iowa tax returns in an electronic format. This new electronic filing requirement is phased in over several years for the affected tax types. The chart below shows the tax years for which the requirement goes into effect and the required method for filing an electronic return by tax type.
On February 17, 2023 Iowa Department of Revenue Director Kraig Paulsen signed Order 2023-01 offering limited relief from the requirement that certain business entities file their Iowa income, franchise, and composite tax returns in an electronic format for certain returns filed in 2023. See Order 2023-01 Relief below for more information about how to qualify for this relief.
Tax/Form Type | Required For | Required Filing Method |
Corporate Income (IA 1120) | Tax years ending on or after December 31, 2022 |
Modernized eFile (MeF) |
S Corp (IA 1120S) | Tax years ending on or after December 31, 2022 |
Modernized eFile (MeF) |
Partnership (IA 1065) | Tax years ending on or after December 31, 2022 |
Modernized eFile (MeF) |
Franchise (IA 1120F) | Tax years ending on or after December 31, 2022 |
Modernized eFile (MeF) |
Fiduciary (IA 1041) | Tax years ending on or after December 31, 2023 |
Modernized eFile (MeF) |
Moneys and Credits | Tax years ending on or after December 31, 2024 |
Not yet implemented |