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No, do not send a payment voucher for zero due returns.
You can contact the Department Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CT.
Iowa income tax expanded instructions are available by choosing IA 1040 Instructions from the Forms menu.
The Department recommends that taxpayers keep a record of all tax returns for a minimum of seven years.
Iowa individual income tax returns and all supporting documentation, including federal returns and all relevant schedules, should be kept for at least 10 years after filing the return.
NOTE: If you have unreported income or fraudulent filings, the statute of limitations for examination by the Department is unlimited.
The Department believes that personal information obtained from the customer on its site should be protected to the maximum extent possible, and that customers should be aware of the use of the information collected. This statement summarizes this information. You may also review the State of Iowa's Policies for full details.
In order to maximize the security of the information presented, taxpayers should:
- Take necessary care to protect the confidentiality of any identification number or password that is used and
- If using a public access computer, take steps to log off the browser when exiting the application
E-mail Transmissions are not always secure.
In no case will the Department send Federal Tax Information via e-mail.
Encryption
Confidential data will be encrypted though the use of digital certificates. Communication between your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and our servers that involves any personal or confidential data uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. Additionally, any information provided by taxpayers is subject to the same controls and uses as collected by government offices when a person visits an office in person or provides information via regular mail. Information is subject to statutory provisions of chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, which is the public record law. The confidentiality statutes of state and federal law also apply.
Privacy Policies of Other Sites
Various commercial websites to which you link from the Department’s site may contain different privacy practices that are not subject to chapter 22 of the Iowa Code. Visitors to these sites may wish to review the relevant privacy statements before providing personal or confidential information.
We examined your tax return and something was not correct, that is why you owe more money. You can pay in full or set up a payment plan by using EasyPay Iowa. If you don’t think this is correct, call the number on your letter to speak with a tax examiner.
Unlike an SSN or FEIN, your IDR ID is generated by the Iowa Department of Revenue. It is assigned to taxpayers and businesses with accounts in the Department's systems. Your IDR ID is unique to you; think of it as your or the entity's identification number for the Department. This number can also be used to sign up for GovConnectIowa during the verification process.
- Read: Each letter contains a lot of valuable information, so it’s very important that you read it carefully and in its entirety.
- Respond: Follow the instructions on your letter. If the Department needs something from you, it will be included in the letter.
- Keep a copy of your notice or letter: It’s important to keep a copy of all notices or letters with your tax records. You may need these documents at a later date.
- Contact us only if necessary: We provide our contact information on the letter. Typically, you only need to contact us if you don’t agree with the information, if we requested additional information, or if you have a balance due. You can also write to us at the address included in the notice or letter.
We send letters for the following reasons:
- You have a balance due
- We have a question about your tax return
- We need to verify your identity
- We need additional information
- We changed your return