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Iowa tax details

The Iowa Department of Revenue made the following notable changes for the 2025 tax year:

  • Iowa now has a flat tax rate of 3.8%.
  • Iowa conforms to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill tax changes.
  • Estimated payments are now required only if you expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes next year.

2025 Iowa tax forms

These are the supported Iowa state tax forms on FreeTaxUSA:

  • Form 1040
    Iowa Individual Income Tax Return

  • Form 102
    Iowa Amended Return Schedule

  • Form 126
    Iowa Nonresident and Part-Year Resident Credit Schedule

  • Form 8453 IND
    Iowa Individual Income Tax Declaration for an e-File Return

  • Form 130
    Iowa Out-of-State Tax Credit Schedule

  • Form 148, Parts I and II
    Iowa Tax Credits Schedule

  • Form 177
    Iowa Adoption Tax Credit

  • Form 4562A
    Iowa Depreciation Adjustment Schedule

  • Form 4562B
    Iowa Accumulated Depreciation Adjustment Schedule

  • Form 101
    Iowa Nonconformity Adjustments

  • Multiple Tax Payment Voucher
    Iowa Tax Payment Voucher

Frequently asked questions

2025 Iowa filing deadlines

Keep these Iowa state deadlines in mind as you do your taxes.

  • Individual tax returns
    Due by April 30, 2026

  • Iowa tax extension
    If you expect a refund: Automatic 6-month filing extension.
    If you expect to owe IA taxes: Submit an Iowa Tax Payment Voucher with payment.
    Due by April 30, 2026

  • Income tax payment
    Due by April 30, 2026

  • Tax returns for extension filers
    Due by October 31, 2026

2025 Iowa refunds

Ways to receive your refund

Get your Iowa refund deposited in your bank account, loaded on a prepaid debit card, mailed as a check, or put towards next year's Iowa taxes.

Refund status for e-filed tax returns

With the increase of identity theft and tax refund fraud, you may experience longer wait times than in past years before receiving your refund. The Iowa Department of Revenue anticipates the time frame for refund processing to be between 30-45 days.

How to check your refund status

Check your refund status on the Iowa Department of Revenue website.

Call the Iowa Department of Revenue at (515) 281-3114 or 1-800-367-3388.

2025 Iowa state tax payments

Iowa has many income tax payment options. Find the option that works best for you below.

Pay electronically

You can use this payment option when you e-file with us.

Due by April 30, 2026

Pay with a card

Visit the Iowa Department of Revenue website to pay using your credit or debit card.

Due by April 30, 2026

Pay by mail

Submit an Iowa Tax Payment Voucher with payment.

Due by April 30, 2026

Iowa Department of Revenue contact information:

Phone: (515) 281-3114 or 1-800-367-3388

Email: idr@iowa.gov

Online: Iowa Department of Revenue

2025 Iowa extension

An extension extends the time you have to file your return by up to 6 months. If you need to pay taxes, you are required to pay the amount due by April 30, 2026.

You need to pay 90% of your taxes by April 30, 2026. If you pay late, you may be charged a 5% late penalty and interest on any unpaid taxes.

If you expect an Iowa refund:

Automatic extension with an accepted federal extension.

If you expect to owe Iowa taxes:

Submit an Iowa Tax Payment Voucher with payment by April 30, 2026.

Iowa prior year taxes

Even though the deadline has passed, you can still prepare Iowa taxes for prior years. Many people who file late tax returns have refunds waiting for them. We'll help you prepare and mail your federal and state tax returns.

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