GovConnectIowa: File, Pay, & Amend

1. Log in to your GovConnectIowa account
2. Click File, Amend, or View Returns located on the Accounts tab
3. Click File Now for the period you want to file
4. On the Activity section, labeled “Do You Have Tax to Report This Period?”, there are two options: 
   • I have tax to report. If you selected I have tax to report, continue to Step 5.
   • I do not have tax to report. I want to file a zero return. If you selected I do not have tax to report, skip to Step 7. Choose this option if the you had zero business activity and needs to file a return.
5. Follow the steps on the screens to complete the return
6. Make the selection to schedule a payment now or pay later 
   • If Schedule a Payment with a Bank Account is selected, you will be prompted to enter your bank account and payment information
   • If Pay Later is selected, you can print a voucher to make a payment by check or you can pay online later
7. Submit your return

Zero Tax Due Returns

If you have an active tax permit you must file a return, even if no tax is due. Filing a Zero Tax Due return is an option when selecting File Now in GovConnectIowa. If you do not file a return, the Department will issue a tax bill based on the best information available. 

Payment Options

Use GovConnectIowa to make a payment online. Payment options include: 

• Pay directly from a bank account
  This option allows funds to be electronically withdrawn from your bank account using your bank routing number and your bank account number. There is no fee when paying with your bank account.
• Pay by credit card
  A service fee will be charged by the credit card processing vendor. This service fee is retained by the vendor and is not revenue to the Iowa Department of Revenue. 

Are there any other payment options?

If you prefer to pay by sending a check or money order, there is an option to print a payment voucher after you file your return. All checks and money orders must be mailed with a payment voucher. Make your check or money order payable to the Iowa Department of Revenue and include your IDR ID or Letter ID.

The mailing address is located on the letter or voucher received from the Department.

Manage Payment Methods

You can manage your bank accounts used to make payments online in GovConnectIowa. Once a bank account is added, the account will be available to make payments.

To add a payment method: 

1. Log in to your GovConnectIowa account
2. Go to Manage My Profile, I Want To…, and select Manage Payment Methods
3. Select Setup New Payment Method to add the banking information
4. Follow the steps to complete the submission process
5. Review the information and click Submit to update the payment window
   • Note: Once the payment information is saved, you can save this as your default option. To clear the default, select Clear Default.

Delete or Cancel a Payment

You can delete or cancel an online payment as long as it has not been processed yet. You can delete pending payments by going to the Search Submissions or Returns & Payments options.

If you discover an error on a previously filed return, you should file an amended return and pay any additional tax due, including interest.

You can amend a tax return on GovConnectIowa if the return was filed on GovConnectIowa. Filing periods due prior to GovConnectIowa's launch may not be amended online. To amend returns filed outside of GovConnectIowa, file a new return for the tax period.

To amend or correct a return:

1. Log in to your GovConnectIowa account
2. On the Accounts tab, select File, Amend, or View Returns
3. Locate the return that needs to be amended and select View or Amend Return
   1. To amend returns not originally filed in GovConnectIowa, file a new return for the tax period
4. In the top right corner, select Amend to continue
5. Complete the tax return with your amended figures
6. Follow the steps to complete the amended return