- Line: 21
- Step: 5
- Step Subject: Tax, Non-refundable Credits & Checkoff Contributions
- Instruction Year: 2024
Enter your voluntary contributions to any of the following checkoffs on line 21. Please note that you may contribute to any of the checkoffs regardless of whether you are entitled to a refund or owe additional taxes, but your contribution will reduce your refund or add to the amount you owe. Your contribution will qualify as a charitable contribution on your 2025 return if the 2024 return is filed during the 2025 calendar year. If you file an amended return, you cannot change your original contribution.
Fish / Wildlife Fund - Chickadee Checkoff
You may contribute any amount to the Iowa Fish and Wildlife Protection Fund. Your contribution through this checkoff is the primary support for Iowa's Wildlife Diversity Program which monitors, researches, and manages the state's nongame species of wildlife. According to the Natural Resource Commission policy, 100% of the money donated to this program goes to the Wildlife Diversity Program. Learn more at Iowa DNR Wildlife.
Child Abuse Prevention
You may contribute any amount of $1 or more to the Child Abuse Prevention fund. Your contributions will go to support the Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program, which funds crisis and respite child care, parent education, child sexual abuse prevention programs, and young parent support. Learn more at Check Off Child Abuse.
Note: The State Fair Fund (Corndog Checkoff) and the Firefighters/Veterans Fund checkoffs were not renewed for the 2024 tax year.