Set up your Iowa filing

When setting up your Iowa return, you'll need to provide the following information.

Do you have a physical presence in Iowa?

Physical presence may include: an office, storefront, employee, salesperson, contractor, warehouse, inventory, or trade show attendance.

• If you answer YES, you'll be asked how many physical locations you have. You’ll then be asked to provide the address for your in-state physical location.
  • Note: TaxJar only supports users who have a single physical location in the state of Iowa.

Your Iowa tax account details

You'll need your sales tax registration information, which was provided to you by the state when you received your sales tax permit.

When did your tax registration take effect?

Enter the date your business first became liable for Iowa sales tax. This is when your collection obligations began and should match the date you gave the state when you registered.

Tax filing frequency

This is your filing frequency as assigned by the state or local tax authority. If you’re not sure, contact the tax authority.

You'll then see the first tax return we expect to file for you, based on the current date and the filing frequency you selected.

Review and submit

Take a moment to review your filing application. Once you've confirmed that all information is correct, click Submit.

Next step: Give TaxJar third-party access to file for you

After you complete your filing application, follow the steps to log into your GovConnectIowa account to give TaxJar third-party access to your tax account.

Navigate to the third party access page

1. Select the I want to... tab.
2. Under GovConnectIowa Access, select Manage Other Users With Access to This Customer.
3. Select Add a New Logon With Access To This Customer.
4. Select Other Party Access and select Next.

Give TaxJar access

1. Select Add access to an existing login and enter the following: Username, Name, Email, and Confirm Email using the values below. 
2. Use filing@taxjar.com for Username, Email, and Confirm Email. Use TPS Unlimited for Name.
3. Select Next.
4. Under Account Access, select Yes for all periods then select Next.
5. Under Review, confirm the information matches and select Submit.

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   What to expect after that

   After you give TaxJar third-party access to file for you, here's what will happen:

   • Under review: Within a few days, TaxJar will review your submission for accuracy and process your application.
     • IMPORTANT: Your TaxJar account is created using the email address associated with your Stripe account, so if the TaxJar team needs to contact you, this is the email address we use by default. (Follow these instructions if you want to change this email address within your TaxJar account).
   • Automatic filing enabled: After access is confirmed, TaxJar will process your application. Then you'll be ready to file.
   • File your first tax return: TaxJar will email you at the beginning of each filing period to review your return before it's submitted.