Iowa sales tax calculator

Iowa’s state sales tax rate is 6%.

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  2. Choose “Add sales tax” or “Remove sales tax”.
  3. See the tax and the total straight away.
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Cities and counties often add their own rate. Use 0 if unsure.
Total with tax
$106.00
sales tax (6%)
$6.00
Before tax
$100.00
After tax
$106.00

Iowa charges 6% state sales tax. Local governments may add their own rate on top, so the rate at the till can be higher.

Iowa sales tax rate

StateRate
Iowa6%

sales tax on common amounts

Pricesales taxTotal
$10.00$0.60$10.60
$25.00$1.50$26.50
$50.00$3.00$53.00
$100.00$6.00$106.00
$250.00$15.00$265.00
$500.00$30.00$530.00
$1,000.00$60.00$1,060.00

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Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Iowa?
The state rate is 6%. Local rates can be added on top.
How much is Iowa sales tax on $100?
$6.00 at the state rate, so $100 costs $106.00 before any local tax.

Where our numbers come from

  • Iowa DOR - IDR Announces 2026 Individual Income Tax and Interest Rates
  • Iowa DOR - Iowa Individual Income Tax Withholding Formula effective Jan 1, 2026
  • Iowa DOR - 2026 IA 1040ES instructions (federal taxable income starting point, low-income exemption)
  • Iowa DOR - 1040 Expanded Instructions: Exemption Credits
  • IRS - Tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (federal standard deduction)
  • Iowa DOR - Sales & Use Tax Guide

Rates checked against official sources on 2026-09-29.