Iowa Business Tax Webinars
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.
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Iowa Tax Law Legislative Update | Register Here | 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.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Common Income Tax Issues TY20 | Register Here
The key topics and agenda for this presentation are still in progress.
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Tax Year 2020 W-2 and 1099 Filing | Register Here
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
JULY 2020
Using eFile & Pay | Watch Now | Download Slides
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
JUNE 2020
Iowa Sales/Use Tax Basics | Watch Now | Download Slides
This online presentation will provide an overview of Iowa sales and use tax, including common taxable services and local option sales tax.
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
DECEMBER 2019
Government & Non Profit Sales Tax Issues | Watch Now | Presentation
This online presentation will provide an overview of Iowa sales tax issues related to nonprofits and government entities.
Topics covered include:
- Sales to Nonprofit & Governmental Entities
- Sales by Nonprofit & Governmental Entities
- Construction Contracts with Designated Exempt Entities
NOVEMBER 2019
Electronic Submission of W-2s & 1099s | Presentation | PDF
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 include:
- Requirements for Tax Year 2019
- Submitting Wage Statements and Information Returns
- Information Resources
OCTOBER 2019
Iowa Tax Law Legislative Update | Watch Now | Presentation | PDF
This online presentation will provide information about tax law changes enacted during the 2019 legislative session including changes resulting from Iowa Tax Reform.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Using eFile & Pay | Watch Now | Presentation | PDF
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 property 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
AUGUST 2019
Sales Tax Blitz | Presentation | PDF
In this multi-topic presentation, five key sales tax topics will be presented consecutively to allow for a rotating audience. Each topic will run 20 minutes with three question & answer breaks.
Topics covered include:
JULY 2019
Out of State Sales Tax | Watch Now | Presentation | PDF
This online presentation will provide an overview of the requirements and changes relative to filing sales tax for out-of-state businesses.
Topics covered include:
- Retailer’s Use Tax
- Remote Sellers & Marketplace Facilitators
- Permits, Filing requirements, & Local Option Sales Tax
JUNE 2019
Iowa Sales/Use Tax Basics | Watch Now | Presentation | PDF
This online presentation will provide an overview of Iowa sales and use tax, including common taxable services and local option sales tax.
Topics covered include:
- What's the difference between sales tax & use tax?
- What is taxable?
- Products vs Services
- 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 location option sales tax and when is it charged?
- Retailer's use tax & consumer's use tax
DECEMBER 2018
Government & Non Profit Sales Tax Issues | Watch Now
NOVEMBER 2018
Electronic Filing of W-2s and 1099s | Watch Now
OCTOBER 2018
Legislative Tax Update | Watch Now
SEPTEMBER 2018
Using eFile & Pay | Watch Now
DECEMBER 2017
One-Time Registration Fee on Vehicle Purchases & Leases | Watch Now