Business : Iowa Sales/Use Tax Basics

The Iowa Department of Revenue in cooperation with the Iowa Community Colleges will soon be presenting the following interactive online class:

Iowa Sales/Use Tax Basics

This online course for businesses will provide an overview of Iowa sales and use tax, including local option sales tax.

Topics covered will include:

· What is taxable?

o Products

o Services

· Who needs a permit?

o Types of permits

· How do I apply for a permit?

· How do I file returns?

· How do I make payments?

· How often do I need to file?

· What rate of tax do I charge?

· What’s the difference between sales tax and use tax?

· What is local option sales tax and when is it charged?

· Are there any exemptions?

o Exemption certificates

· Question and answer time

Thursday, September 27, 2012

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

See the informational course flyer.

Click here to register through an Iowa Community College near you.