TAX FREE:Iowa's Annual Sales Tax Holiday

This yearly holiday is held the first Friday and Saturday of August.

Please Be Aware That...

• This is an annual event on the first Friday and Saturday of August.
• The holiday does not include Sunday.
• Businesses that are open on these days are required to participate.
• Businesses cannot advertise that they will pay or otherwise absorb the sales tax on items that don’t qualify.
• When completing the tax return, list qualifying Sales Tax Holiday sales on the "exemptions" line.

Sales Information

Taxable and Exempt List (3 pages/pdf)

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