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IDR Releases New Alcohol Guidance: Iowa Trade Practice Rules Reference Guide

Guidance to explain the Trade Practice Rules Reference Guide, an educational tool based on the rules to provide descriptions of business practices.

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May 13, 2026
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Administrative Rules - Adopted & Filed

The Iowa Department of Revenue previously submitted proposed rules to the Iowa Legislature. The following rules have been adopted and filed.

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May 12, 2026
Alcohol
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Iowa Alcohol Listing Manual Now Available

The Iowa Department of Revenue has posted the updated Iowa Alcohol Listing Manual on Listing Your Product in Iowa available under Permits & Licensing > Alcohol.

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April 1, 2026
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IDR Releases New Guidance: Glass & Metal Devices, Vapor Products Directory

The Iowa Department of Revenue has released new guidance to explain Glass & Metal Devices and the Vapor Products Directory.

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July 29, 2024
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IDR Releases New Guidance: Wine Slushy

The Iowa Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division has released new guidance to explain wine slushy requirements.

Display Date
July 19, 2024
Alcohol

School-Related Functions

Alcohol guidance as it relates to School-Related functions

Alcohol

Brokers and Suppliers

The Department is responsible for controlling the importation of all alcoholic liquor to be sold in the state of Iowa.

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Employing 16 and 17 Year Olds

Retailers operating as a restaurant can employ 16 year olds to sell/serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption during restaurant serving hours.

Alcohol

Disposing of Inventory: Going Out of Business

Guidance regarding disposing of inventory when going out of business

Alcohol

Wine Direct Shipping

A Wine Carrier’s License is required for the direct shipment of wine. Wine directly shipped into Iowa may only be delivered by a licensed carrier.

Alcohol

Minors & Alcoholic Beverages

Iowa's legal drinking age, information about minors in licensed establishments, and criminal penalties for violations.

Alcohol

Infused and Pre-mixed Drinks

Iowa law allows on-premises liquor licensees to mix, store, and dispense mixed drinks, cocktails and alcohol infusions which are not for immediate consumption.

Sales, Use & Excise Tax
Alcohol

Beer Distributor Reimbursement and UPC Upload Processes Under the Amended Bottle Bill

Guidance regarding Senate File 2378, a bill that made changes to Iowa’s beverage container deposit and redemption law, commonly known as the “bottle bill.”

Alcohol

Personal Importation of Alcoholic Beverages

This guidance provide clarification on the personal importation of alcoholic beverages into the state of Iowa.

Alcohol

Trade Spending

Learn about Trade Spending: the practice of industry members promoting their brand by purchasing alcoholic beverages for consumers.

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