Free Webinar June 10: Iowa Sales and Use Tax Basics

A free online presentation will provide an overview of Iowa sales and use tax, including common taxable services and local option sales tax.

Topics covered will include:

• What’s the difference between sales tax & use tax?
• What is taxable?
  • Products vs Services
• Common taxable services
• What rate of tax do I charge?
• Who needs a tax permit?
  • Types of permits
• How do I apply for a permit?
• How often do I need to file?
• How do I file returns & make payments?
• Are there any exemptions?
  • Exemption certificates
• What is local option sales tax and when is it charged?
• Retailer’s use tax & consumer’s use tax
• IDR COVID-19 resources available
  • Iowa Small Business Relief Tax Deferral program

Time will be left at the end for any general questions.

Register now or visit IASourceLink for details on past and future webinar topics. 

The Iowa Department of Revenue has partnered with the Center for Business Growth and Innovation at the University of Northern Iowa to provide free tax webinars on IASourceLink. The presenter for this webinar is Terry O’Neill, Taxpayer Service Specialist with the Iowa Department of Revenue.

The statutory mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more.