Iowa Sales Tax Calculator
Iowa applies a 6% state rate plus local option taxes that counties adopt one at a time. Iowa local option taxes are county-wide referenda, so the rate is consistent within a county once adopted.
Default for Iowa: 6.89%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Iowa sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.00% |
| Average local rate | 0.89% |
| Average combined rate | 6.89% |
| Highest combined rate | 7.00% |
What is taxable in Iowa?
- Unprepared food, prescription drugs, and most manufacturing machinery are exempt, while prepared food and most services are taxable.
- Local option sales taxes are typically 1%, and a handful of jurisdictions add a school infrastructure surtax.
IA sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Iowa?
- Iowa's state-level rate is 6.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.89%, with the highest combined rate around 7.00%. Iowa local option taxes are county-wide referenda, so the rate is consistent within a county once adopted.
- Does Iowa have local sales tax?
- Local option sales taxes are typically 1%, and a handful of jurisdictions add a school infrastructure surtax.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Iowa?
- Unprepared food, prescription drugs, and most manufacturing machinery are exempt, while prepared food and most services are taxable.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Iowa?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.89% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.89 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Official source: Iowa Department of Revenue.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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