Iowa Sales Tax
Iowa's 6% state rate is commonly supplemented by a 1% local option sales tax adopted by many cities. The combined rate of 7% applies in most populated Iowa areas. Groceries are exempt statewide.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
Iowa Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Des Moines 7% · Cedar Rapids 7% · Iowa City 7% · IA base 6%
Iowa has a 6% state sales tax. Most Iowa cities have adopted a 1% local option sales tax (LOST), making the combined rate 7% in most populated areas. Groceries are exempt from Iowa sales tax.
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Iowa combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 7%Des MoinesPolk County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
- 7%Cedar RapidsLinn County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
- 7%DavenportScott County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
- 7%Sioux CityWoodbury County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
- 7%Iowa CityJohnson County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
- 7%WaterlooBlack Hawk County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
- 7%AmesStory County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
- 7%Council BluffsPottawattamie County · State 6% + Local Option 1%
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Iowa Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 6%
Avg combined: 6.94%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Iowa
Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual
Often taxable in Iowa
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Restaurant meals
Common exemptions
- Groceries and unprepared food
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
- Agricultural items
Iowa sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Iowa sales tax rate in 2026?
Iowa state rate is 6%. Most cities have adopted the 1% local option tax (LOST), making the combined rate 7% in most major Iowa cities.
Are groceries taxed in Iowa?
No. Groceries and unprepared food are exempt from Iowa sales tax.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMaryland6% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgNebraska6.97% avgWest Virginia6.55% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgRhode Island7% avgVermont6.24% avgMaine5.5% avgHawaii4.44% avgNorth Dakota6.96% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Iowa revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.