Iowa Income Tax Calculator
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Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Iowa income tax calculation
The Hawkeye State has a huge manufacturing economy, accounting for nearly 20% of the state’s GDP. The median household income is $72,429 (2021).
Brief summary of Iowa state income tax:
- the income tax rate ranges from 0.33% to 8.53%
- resident of Appanoose county need to pay additional 1% local income tax
- additional local income tax for some school districts
- no state payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction and exemptions
From Wikipedia
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 payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 – $1,638 | 0.33% |
| $1,638 – $3,276 | 0.67% | ||
| $3,276 – $6,552 | 2.25% | ||
| $6,552 – $14,742 | 4.14% | ||
| $14,742 – $24,570 | 5.63% | ||
| $24,570 – $32,760 | 5.96% | ||
| $32,760 – $49,140 | 6.25% | ||
| $49,140 – $73,710 | 7.44% | ||
| $73,710+ | 8.53% |
Local income tax
County
| Tax year | County | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Download PDF |
| 2020 | Download PDF |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 in 2022, the total income tax will be $13,250.54. After tax, the total take home pay is $45,749.46.