These free Iowa business tax webinars are presented in partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue and the Center for Business Growth and Innovation at the University of Northern Iowa. Please see this page if you are planning to use these presentations for continuing education credits.
Once registered, you will receive an e-mail with access instructions and a reminder e-mail the day of the presentation. By signing up for any one of these webinars, you will also be notified of future UNI CBGI, IASourceLink, and Iowa Department of Revenue presentations unless you opt out.
Upcoming Tax Webinars
April 14
Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB) Protest Process
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This free online presentation, presented by the Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB), will provide an introduction and overview of the process for protesting a property tax assessment.
Topics covered will include:
- Basics of property assessment
- Understanding assessment listings and valuation
- Requesting an informal assessment review from the assessor
- Filing a protest with the local board of review
- Overview of main grounds for protesting assessments
- Options for appealing board of review decision
June 9
Using eFile & Pay
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide information for Business Tax Filers using the Iowa Department of Revenue online filing and payment service eFile & Pay.
Topics covered will include:
- Keeping your sensitive data safe
- How to properly manage your eFile & Pay account
- Self-service account access recovery
- Creating sub-user accounts for employees and service providers
- Assigning security levels, updating account information
- Best practices for cyber hygiene
July 14
Iowa Sales/Use Tax Basics
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide an overview of Iowa sales and use tax, including common taxable services and local option sales tax.
Topics covered will include:
- What’s the difference between sales tax & use tax?
- What is taxable, including products vs services
- Common taxable services
- What rate of tax should you charge?
- Who needs a tax permit?
- Types of permits
- How to apply for a permit
- Filing Frequencies
- How to file returns & make payments
- Exemptions and exemption certificates
- What is local option sales tax and when is it charged?
- Retailer’s use tax & consumer’s use tax Common filing issues
August 11
Online Sales and Streamlined Sales Tax
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide an overview of the tax impacts of the ever-growing presence of online sales. Discussion will address out-of-state and in-state sellers and sellers making sales on marketplaces. This presentation will also highlight Iowa’s membership in the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board (Streamlined), which works with the business community to make state sales and use tax systems simpler, more uniform, and more efficient for sellers to administer.
Topics covered will include:
- Online Sales
- Marketplace Facilitators
- The Streamlined Sales Tax Registration System
- Certified Service Providers (CSPs)
- Taxability of Products and Services
September 8
Departmental Processes
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide an overview for Iowa taxpayers, including individual and business filers, of the Department of Revenue’s general processes.
Topics covered will include:
- Website Overview
- Tax Guidance
- Administrative Orders
- Iowa Tax Forms
- GovDelivery Subscription
- Power of Attorney and Information Disclosure forms
- How to File a Protest
October 13
Iowa Tax Law Legislative Update
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide information about tax law changes enacted during the 2021 legislative session.
Topics covered will include:
- TBD
November 3
Using eServices
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide information for Business Tax Filers using the new Iowa Department of Revenue online filing and payment service. Further detailed information regarding this service and when it will launch will be provided.
Topics covered will include:
- Accessing and navigating the new tool
- Filing a tax return
- Making electronic payments
- Where to find self-help tools
- New ways to contact the Department
November 17
Common Income Tax Issues for Tax Year 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide an overview of common income tax issues for tax year 2021 based on previous filing years and tax law changes enacted during the 2020 legislative session.
Topics covered will include:
- Summary of 2020 tax season
- Common individual income tax errors
- Tax Forms - new and revised
- 2021 and beyond
December 8
Electronic Submission of W-2s & 1099s
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Now
This online presentation will provide an overview of the requirements for the electronic submission of W-2s and 1099s to the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Topics covered will include:
- Requirements for Tax Year 2021
- Submitting Wage Statements and Information Returns
- Information Resources
- Updated filing processes
Past Tax Webinars
Tax Year 2020 W-2 and 1099 Filing
December 2020 |
Watch Now |
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This online presentation will provide an overview of the requirements for the electronic submission of W-2s and 1099s to the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Topics covered will include:
- Requirements for Tax Year 2020
- Submitting Wage Statements and Information Returns
- Information Resources
Common Income Tax Issues TY20
November 2020 | Watch Now | Download Presentation
Topics covered include:
- Summary of 2019 tax season
- Income tax return preparer regulations (House File 590) update
- Common individual income tax errors
- Tax forms - new and revised
- 2020 and beyond
Iowa Tax Law Legislative Update
October 2020 | Download Presentation
This online presentation will provide information about tax law changes enacted during the 2019 legislative session including changes resulting from Iowa Tax Reform.
Using eFile & Pay
July 2020 | Watch Now | Download Presentation
This online presentation will provide information for Business Tax Filers using the Iowa Department of Revenue online filing and payment service eFile & Pay.
Topics covered include:
- Keeping your sensitive data safe
- How to properly manage your eFile & Pay account
- Self-service account access recovery
- Creating sub-user accounts for employees and service providers
- Assigning security levels, updating account information
- Best practices for cyber hygiene
Iowa Sales/Use Tax Basics
June 2020 | Watch Now | Download Presentation
Topics covered include:
- What’s the difference between sales tax & use tax?
- What is taxable?
- Common taxable services
- What rate of tax do I charge?
- Who needs a tax permit?
- How do I apply for a permit?
- How often do I need to file?
- How do I file returns & make payments?
- Are there any exemptions?
- What is local option sales tax and when is it charged?
- Retailer’s use tax & consumer’s use tax
- COVID-19 Resources
- Iowa Small Business Relief Tax Deferral program
Government & Non Profit Sales Tax Issues
December 2019 | Download Presentation
Electronic Submission of W-2s & 1099s
November 2019 | Download Presentation
Iowa Tax Law Legislative Update
October 2019 | Watch Now | Download Presentation
Using eFile & Pay
September 2019 | Watch Now | Download Presentation
Sales Tax Blitz
August 2019 | Download Presentation
Topics covered include:
Out of State Sales Tax
July 2019 | Download Presentation
Iowa Sales/Use Tax Basics
June 2019 | Watch Now | Download Presentation
Government & Non Profit Sales Tax Issues
December 2018 | Watch Now
Electronic Filing of W-2s and 1099s
November 2018 | Watch Now
Legislative Tax Update
October 2018 | Watch Now
Using eFile & Pay
September 2018 | Watch Now
One-Time Registration Fee on Vehicle Purchases & Leases
December 2017 | Watch Now