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The Department has submitted new proposed rules to the Iowa Legislature (Board of Review Removal Hearing Procedures; Filing Tax Returns, Payment of Tax—Penalties and Waivers; Sales Tax Administrative Procedures and Amendments; Tobacco Tax—Discounted Tobacco Products) available for public comment through August 17, 2021. The previously submitted proposed rules (Relief from Joint and Several Liability; Sales Tax Exemption—Computer Peripherals) has been adopted and filed, effective September 1, 2021. See individual notices for details.

The Iowa Department of Revenue has released updated state tax guidance regarding legislative changes to the exclusion enacted in 2021 Iowa Acts, Senate File 619.

The Department has submitted new proposed rules to the Iowa Legislature (Protests - Motions to Redact Certain Information, Vehicles Subject to Registration) available for public comment through August 3, 2021.

The Department previously submitted the following proposed rule to the Iowa Legislature (Interest Expense Deduction Adjustments), it has been adopted and filed, effective August 4, 2021. See individual notice for details.

The Iowa Department of Revenue has released updated state tax guidance following 2021 Legislative Updates including Motor Vehicle Fee for New Registration and Tax Penalties and Penalty Waivers.

The Iowa Department of Revenue has released updated state sales and use tax guidance regarding Iowa Sales and Use Tax on Manufacturing and Processing.

The Iowa Department of Revenue has released updated state tax guidance regarding Iowa Solar Energy System Tax Credits.

In response to 2019 (HF779) and 2020 legislation (HF2461), the Department updated its rules and forms related to powers of attorney and disclosure. ARC 5532C was published on March 24, 2021.

Governor Reynolds signed a proclamation on April 30, 2021, that provides an extension to owners of First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts to make required account and beneficiary designations.