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Iowa imposes a tax on the sales price of transactions made by retailers who sell tangible personal property, taxable services, or specified digital products. Retailers must collect, report, and remit a 6% sales tax on these transactions.

The Iowa State Tax ID: This is the 9 digit Permit Number you'll receive from the state after you register for a sales tax license in Iowa. The Permit Number you provide for AutoFile should be associated with your Iowa Business Tax Account.

Some items are exempt from sales and use tax, including: Sales of certain food products for human consumption (many groceries) Sales to the U.S. Government. Sales of prescription medicine and certain medical devices. Sales of items paid for with food stamps.

Nontaxable income won't be taxed, whether or not you enter it on your tax return. The following items are deemed nontaxable by the IRS: Inheritances, gifts and bequests. Cash rebates on items you purchase from a retailer, manufacturer or dealer.

Food sales from a delicatessen of prepared foods by a grocery store are generally subject to sales tax. If several items are sold together as part of a meal and they are not separately itemized, the total amount charged for the meal is subject to sales tax.

Some goods are exempt from sales tax under Iowa law. Examples include most non-prepared food items, prescription drugs, and medical supplies.

Did you receive a phone call, e-mail, or letter about your Iowa taxes? How do you know the communication received is actually from the Iowa Department of Revenue? The Department does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail to request personal or financial information.

Breadcrumb. The Department will accept both the 12-digit permit number and 9-digit permit number when filing withholding returns, W-2s, and 1099s. All permits issued after November 15, 2021 will have a 9-digit number. The Department recommends using the 9-digit number when possible.