At the time of a taxable purchase, Iowa state sales/use tax is collected by the retailer from the buyer. Unlike tangible personal property, which is subject to sales/use tax unless specifically exempted by Iowa law, services are subject to sales/use tax only when specified by Iowa law. Iowa sales tax is due when the first use of a taxable service occurs, or potentially could occur. The Iowa use tax complements the Iowa state sales tax. Generally, when a taxable service is purchased or obtained outside of Iowa for use in Iowa, it is subject to Iowa use tax.
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