Iowa
Sales Tax Calculator of Iowa for 2024
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Iowa for 2024, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.
To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in Iowa
The state general sales tax rate of Iowa is 6%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Iowa have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 1%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 7% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of state rate (6%), the county rate (0% to 1%), the Iowa cities rate (0% to 1%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 1%).
Variations by Purchase Type
Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:
- Consumer use
- Rentals
- Retail sales (sales tax)
- Seller's use
- Lodgings
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Iowa government website.
Iowa state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 6% (e.g., Ankeny, Iowa)
Highest possible rate: 7% (, Iowa)
Average combined rate across Iowa: 6.944% including state, county, and city portions.
Distribution of Sales Tax Rates
- Low range: 6% - 6.333%
- Medium range: 6.333% - 6.667%
- High range: 6.667% - 7%
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for Iowa
City sales taxes application: 17 out of 970 (1.753%) levy a city sales tax.Affected ZIP Codes: 17 out of 1107 ZIP codes (1.536%) fall under jurisdictions that impose it.