Sales & Use Tax

In 2018, the Iowa legislature enacted Senate File 2417, a state tax reform bill that includes extensive changes to the state’s tax structure. Beginning January 1, 2019, digital goods or service may be subject to sales tax, applicable local option sales tax, and use tax, depending on various factors. This guidance explains what is subject to tax including computer software, specified digital products including webinars, the sale of storage services, and information services. Additionally, this guidance provides further information regarding exemptions to taxation.

To facilitate the review of relevant claims filed with the Department and to expedite the correct determination of the tax-exempt status of temporary labor service transactions, the Department has produced this guidance to notify taxpayers and tax practitioners of information that should be included with every refund claim form Iowa 843 that contains requests for refunds of tax paid on temporary labor services.