Iowa
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
Iowa sales tax rates
- State rate
- 6%
- Local taxes
- A 1% local option sales tax applies wherever it has been adopted, which covers most taxable sales.
- Rate for an address
- The state's rate lookup
How to work out Iowa sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 6%, $100 carries $6.00, so you pay $106.00.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in Iowa? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See Iowa's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our Iowa business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Iowa?
Iowa's state sales tax rate is 6%. A 1% local option sales tax applies wherever it has been adopted, which covers most taxable sales.
Does Iowa have local sales tax?
A 1% local option sales tax applies wherever it has been adopted, which covers most taxable sales. Use the state's official lookup to find the rate for a specific address.
How do I calculate Iowa sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 6%, a $100 purchase carries $6.00 in tax, for $106.00 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $106.00 ÷ 1.06 = $100.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.Iowa sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
- 2.Iowa rate lookup (linked by the state)Checked November 9, 2026
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