The Iowa Department of Revenue and other state agencies are modernizing technology and processes to better serve Iowa taxpayers. The end result of this multi-year effort will provide taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals with a new and secure portal GovConnectIowa.
IDR Announces Modernized Portal: GovConnectIowa - Sept 20, 2021
GovConnectIowa: File Specifications and Bulk File Testing Now Available - Oct 7, 2021
Important Changes Coming for Motor Fuel Tax - Oct 27, 2021
GovConnectIowa Online Portal Now Available - November 16, 2021
The Department is modernizing its technology and processes to better serve Iowa taxpayers. The Modernization Program is a multi-year effort to create and provide an integrated tax processing system designed using the following principles:
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Customer CentricServices and processes built around the needs of Agency constituencies, that create efficiencies and provide an improved experience |
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Self ServiceTools and resources that enable taxpayers to be more self-sufficient, being better able to perform more transactions and activities without assistance |
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CollaborationEnhanced information sharing capabilities, both internal and external to the Agency, facilitating better collaboration |
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User FriendlyServices designed for specific user groups – taxpayers, Agency Staff, and other constituents – that are more user friendly |
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Data & AnalyticsImproved business intelligence and data analytics capabilities through the reduction of data silos, consolidation of business critical information, and improved data management practices |
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SecureEnsure and continue to enhance the security of data and privacy through advanced cyber and information security resources |
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