Tax season officially begins the same day as Federal return processing and tax Iowa tax returns are due April 30. Filing Made Easy provides a quick look at the process of filing an Iowa income tax return, including Common Mistakes to avoid.
- Amending Tax Returns
- Filing Frequencies and Due Dates
- IA 1040 Individual Income Tax - Expanded Instructions (View as PDF)
Already filed your return? The anticipated time frame for refund processing is 30 days. You can check your refund status starting from Where's My Refund.
Electronic Filing Options
Get A Jump On Your Taxes With FreeFile!
eFiling of Iowa individual income tax returns has ended for the remainder of this year and is currently unavailable. The opportunity to eFile individual income tax will resume Monday, January 26, 2026.
Last year over 1.71 million individual income tax returns were filed. Of these, over 92% were filed electronically! eFiling is fast, safe, and easy!
If you do not qualify to eFile for FREE, you can still file electronically for a fee.
Payment Options
Visit EasyPay Iowa and select the tax you want to pay from the dropdown, then select the payment option button of your choice below.