Iowa Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Iowa income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jul 18, 2023
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Iowa state taxes
Quick Iowa tax facts
- State income tax: 0.33% to 8.53%
- State sales tax: 6%
- Property tax: 1.53%
- Gas tax: 30.7 cents per gallon for gasoline and 32.5 cents per gallon for diesel
- Tobacco tax: $1.36 per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 1%
From Wikipedia
Iowa income taxes
Iowa’s income tax system is designed to be progressive, aiming to distribute the tax burden fairly among the residents. The tax rate ranges from 0.33% to 8.53% distributed across nine tax brackets.
State payroll taxes in Iowa consist of Unemployment Insurance Tax, which employers pay based on their experience rating, and the Employee’s Withholding Tax, which is withheld from employees’ wages and remitted to the state.
Additionally, there is a school district surtax in the state. The rate of the surtax isn’t a fixed percentage of income but is a percentage of the state income tax owed by the resident. For instance, if the surtax rate was set at 10%, a resident who owes $1,000 in state income tax would owe an additional $100 for the school district surtax.
When it comes to deductions and exemptions, Iowa allows a standard deduction of $2,080 for single filers and $5,120 for joint filers in the 2023 tax year. Exemptions are also given based on age, filing status, and income, ensuring tax relief for lower-income individuals and families.
Calculate your income tax in Iowa
Calculating your Iowa state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 - $6,000 | 4.40% |
| $6,000 - $30,000 | 4.82% | ||
| $30,000 - $75,000 | 5.70% | ||
| $75,000+ | 6.00% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 - $12,000 | 4.40% | |
| $12,000 - $60,000 | 4.82% | ||
| $60,000 - $150,000 | 5.70% | ||
| $150,000+ | 6.00% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $1,743 | 0.33% |
| $1,743 – $3,486 | 0.67% | ||
| $3,486 – $6,972 | 2.25% | ||
| $6,972 – $15,687 | 4.14% | ||
| $15,687 – $26,145 | 5.63% | ||
| $26,145 – $34,860 | 5.96% | ||
| $34,860 – $52,290 | 6.25% | ||
| $52,290 – $78,435 | 7.44% | ||
| $78,435+ | 8.53% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $1,676 | 0.33% |
| $1,676 – $3,352 | 0.67% | ||
| $3,352 – $6,704 | 2.25% | ||
| $6,704 – $15,084 | 4.14% | ||
| $15,084 – $25,140 | 5.63% | ||
| $25,140 – $33,520 | 5.96% | ||
| $33,520 – $50,280 | 6.25% | ||
| $50,280 – $75,420 | 7.44% | ||
| $75,420+ | 8.53% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 - $1,666 | 0.33% |
| $1,666 - $3,332 | 0.67% | ||
| $3,332 - $6,664 | 2.25% | ||
| $6,664 - $14,994 | 4.14% | ||
| $14,994 - $24,990 | 5.63% | ||
| $24,990 - $33,320 | 5.96% | ||
| $33,320 - $49,980 | 6.25% | ||
| $49,980 - $74,970 | 7.44% | ||
| $74,970+ | 8.53% |
Local income tax
County
| Tax year | County | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Appanoose | 1% |
School district
School District Surtaxes are based on Iowa tax liability. If your Iowa tax liability is $1,000, and your school district surtax is 15%, you would pay an additional $150.
| Tax year | Reference |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Download PDF |
| 2021 | Download PDF |
| 2020 | Download PDF |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately Married, Filing Jointly Head of Household |
$0 |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$2,210 |
| Married, Filing Jointly Head of Household |
$5,450 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$2,130 |
| Married, Filing Jointly Head of Household |
$5,240 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$2,080 |
| Married, Filing Jointly Head of Household |
$5,120 |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. All exemptions are in the form of tax credits. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
Iowa sales tax
The state sales tax in Iowa is set at 6%. However, this can increase up to 8% in certain municipalities that have enacted a local option sales tax.
Iowa property tax
Iowa’s property tax rates are generally around 1.53% of assessed value for residential properties, but they can vary significantly depending on the location and type of property.
Iowa gas tax
Iowa imposes a gas tax of 30.7 cents per gallon for gasoline and 32.5 cents per gallon for diesel.
Iowa tobacco tax
There is a tobacco tax of $1.36 per pack of 20 cigarettes
Iowa insurance tax
Iowa imposes a 1% tax on the gross amount of premiums collected in the state by insurance companies.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Iowa income tax?
Work out your Iowa state income tax by the following steps:
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $59000 a year after taxes in Iowa?
If a single filer in Iowa earns $59,000, the total income tax will be $12,907.46. After tax, the total take home pay is $46,092.54.