On July 1, 2023, Iowa's three major revenue generating agencies – Iowa Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverages Division, and Iowa Lottery – formed a single agency to make it easier to do business in Iowa. The Department of Revenue is now better positioned to provide all Iowans with information about revenue collections, compliance, licensing, and permits.
Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency in response to severe weather that occurred. The Iowa Department of Revenue has released new tax guidance on how people affected by the disaster can seek tax penalty relief:
The Iowa Department of Revenue is issuing updated instructions for employee withholding for wages paid in calendar year 2024.
With tax filing season upon us, the Iowa Department of Revenue is reminding Iowans of the many resources available that can assist taxpayers with filing their tax return. The Department began processing individual income returns at the same time as the IRS on January 29. This is because Iowa taxpayers are required to provide their federal return with their Iowa return.
Iowa Department of Revenue Director Mary Mosiman recently received the Patriot Award, which recognizes organizational leaders who provide outstanding support to Iowa Guard and Reserve members.
The Iowa Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented the Award to Mosiman at the Hoover Building in Des Moines.