Iowa Director of Revenue Kraig Paulsen has announced businesses in Iowa can continue to apply for a deferral of state sales and/or withholding tax.
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Important Upcoming Tax Deadlines
April 28, 2020
Although a number of tax filing deadlines were recently extended by Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Revenue, not all tax filing deadlines have been extended. The Department is reminding taxpayers that a number of important tax deadlines are approaching soon and taxpayers should meet those deadlines to avoid interest, penalties, or loss of other tax benefits.
Iowa Issues Order Related to Estimated Tax Payments
April 09, 2020
Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Revenue announced today conditional penalty relief for taxpayers required to make estimated payments. The changes, prompted by COVID-19, are the result of Order 2020-03, an order signed by Director of Revenue Kraig Paulsen.
Iowa Small Business Relief Tax Deferral Program still accepting applications
April 08, 2020
On March 23, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program to support the state’s small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offered small business relief grants, administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
IDR Releases New State Tax Guidance: Temporary Labor Service Transactions Used in Processing
April 07, 2020
The Iowa Department of Revenue has heard from taxpayers and tax practitioners regarding the information needed in correctly determining whether certain enumerated temporary labor services qualify as tax-exempt services used in processing in accordance with Iowa Code section 423.3(50) and Iowa Administrative Code rule 701-230.3.
Iowa to extend income tax withholding deposit due date
March 19, 2020
The Iowa Department of Revenue today extended one income tax withholding deposit due date for certain taxpayers. The change, prompted by COVID-19, is designed to provide flexibility to disrupted businesses. The extension is a result of an order signed earlier today by Director of Revenue Kraig Paulsen.
Iowa to extend filing and payment deadline for income tax and other tax types
March 19, 2020
The Iowa Department of Revenue today extended the filing and payment deadline for several state tax types, including income tax. The changes, prompted by COVID-19, are designed to provide flexibility to hard-working Iowans whose lives have been disrupted.
News from the Iowa Department of Revenue
March 18, 2020
Des Moines, Iowa – In response to COVID-19, the Iowa Department of Revenue is changing the way it helps taxpayers in need of assistance. Taxpayers with questions should call the taxpayer services phone line at 515-281-3114 or 1-800-367-3388 or email the Department at idr@iowa.gov, rather than visiting the Department in the Hoover Building at the Iowa Capitol Complex in Des Moines.
News from the Iowa Department of Revenue - Appeals Operations
March 18, 2020
Des Moines, Iowa – As we focus on protecting the health of staff and all taxpayers during the COVID-19 emergency, the Iowa Department of Revenue’s Hearings Office and the Legal Services and Appeals Division will remain open. All Legal Services and Appeals staff are working, though most of our staff are operating remotely at this time.