Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Iowa Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Iowa sales tax is 6% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 6.94%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Iowa sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Iowa sales tax works
Iowa charges 6% statewide and most counties add a 1% local option sales tax.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 6.94 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.78 tax, for $42.78 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0694.
Iowa sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6% (state) | Tax at 6.94% | Total at 6.94% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $0.69 | $10.69 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $1.74 | $26.74 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $3.47 | $53.47 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $6.94 | $106.94 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $17.35 | $267.35 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $34.70 | $534.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $69.40 | $1,069.40 |
Iowa vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% | $6.94 |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 8.14% | $8.14 |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.72% | $5.72 |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.98% | $8.98 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.44% | $8.44 |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.98% | $6.98 |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | 6.11% | $6.11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Iowa?
The Iowa state sales tax rate is 6%. Local taxes add an average of 0.94%, for an average combined rate of 6.94%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Iowa?
At the state rate, $6.00 (total $106.00). At the average combined rate, $6.94 (total $106.94).
How do I calculate Iowa sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 6.94% = $3.47. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0694 = $93.51 before tax.
Is Iowa sales tax high?
Iowa ranks #29 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.