Lawn Care & Landscaping Sales Tax Tips from IDR
Iowa sales tax applies to a number of services. Lawn care and landscaping are two of those taxable services. Businesses performing such services need to be aware of their requirement to charge the appropriate sales tax to their customers.
Taxable lawn care services include:
- mowing
- trimming
- watering
- fertilizing
- seeding
- sodding
Taxable landscaping services include:
- excavating
- planting
- pruning
- placing sand, rock, & wood chips
Landscapers sometimes also act as construction contractors. The way services and materials are taxed depends upon the type of work being performed and how the customer is billed.
The Department encourages lawn care and landscaping businesses to find out more about their sales tax responsibilities by using the following resources:
- Landscaping & Lawn Care Online Publication
- Iowa Sales Tax Issues for Lawn Care/Landscaping Businesses Webinar– 6/13/2013
- Sign up for e-mail updates through IDR eLists
- Follow IDR on Twitter
- E-mail Taxpayer Services at [email protected]
- Call Taxpayer Services at 515-281-3114 or 1-800-367-3388
- Iowa Sales Tax on Lawn Care & Landscaping (PowerPoint)
Content contributed by Greg Stokke, Iowa Department of Revenue
