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How to file Iowa sales tax
2026 due dates, filing frequencies, form 32-028, and official filing resources.
- State return: 32-028
- Monthly returns due: Last day of the month following the period
- Filing frequencies: Monthly, Annual
When is Iowa sales tax due?
Monthly Iowa sales tax returns are due the last day of the month following the period. When a due date lands on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day; the 2026 calendar on this page already applies that adjustment.
Iowa sales tax due dates for 2026
Every date below comes from the state's published deadline rule (dataset 2026.07.0) and is already moved to the next business day when it lands on a weekend or federal holiday. Your account's assigned filing frequency decides which table applies.
Monthly Iowa sales tax due dates
Rule: Last day of the month following the period.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 (moved: 2026-02-28 falls on a Saturday) |
| February 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| April 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 (moved: 2026-05-31 falls on a Sunday) |
| May 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| July 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| August 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| September 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 (moved: 2026-10-31 falls on a Saturday) |
| October 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 |
| November 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| December 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2027 (moved: 2027-01-31 falls on a Sunday) |
Annual Iowa sales tax due dates
Rule: January 31 following the calendar year.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar year 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2027 (moved: 2027-01-31 falls on a Sunday) |
Iowa filing notes
- Iowa offers only monthly and annual filing (quarterly was eliminated July 2022); monthly filers must file and pay via GovConnectIowa.
Return and form
The principal repository-tracked return is 32-028. Paper eligibility is taxpayer-specific; electronic filing or a waiver may control.
Tracked form version: 32-028a (08/28/2025)
Paper filing posture: taxpayer specific
Official Iowa filing resources
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Iowa sales tax filing questions
When is Iowa sales tax due?
Monthly Iowa sales tax returns are due the last day of the month following the period. When a due date lands on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day; the 2026 calendar on this page already applies that adjustment.
How often do you file sales tax in Iowa?
Iowa assigns a filing frequency to each account. The published cadences are monthly and annual filing; the state assigns the frequency based on tax volume and notifies the account, so confirm the assigned basis before relying on a calendar.
What form is used to file Iowa sales tax?
The Iowa return tracked here is 32-028. The principal repository-tracked return is 32-028. Paper eligibility is taxpayer-specific; electronic filing or a waiver may control.
What happens if a Iowa due date falls on a weekend or holiday?
The due date moves to the next business day. In 2026, 5 of the Iowa due dates listed on this page are adjusted for a weekend or federal holiday; each adjusted date is marked in the calendar.
Can Iowa sales tax be filed on paper?
Paper filing posture tracked for Iowa: taxpayer specific. The principal repository-tracked return is 32-028. Paper eligibility is taxpayer-specific; electronic filing or a waiver may control.