Articles Tagged: Taxes

Also, an $8.4 million federal grant will help Iowa boost internet availability, digital literacy

Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds accepts honor for the state’s tax policy

Democratic incumbent Tracy Ehlert said she is focused on boosting the state’s workforce by investing more in child care and public schools, while Republican challenger Barclay Woerner said he’s focused on further cutting taxes.

In other campaign news, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday endorsed Iowa’s Ashley Hinson.

The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference’s latest projections reflect a dip in state revenue primarily driven by reductions in state income tax rates

The once-a-year exemption period starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday until runs until midnight Saturday.

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds issues storm disaster proclamation.

The proposal will reduce Iowans’ state income tax burden — and limit future state revenue growth — by $1 billion over the first two years.

Critics argue accelerated cuts hurt schools, public services

The state has made significant tax law changes for tax year 2023.

Also, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has asked the courts to require TikTok to raise its age rating in app stores

Lawmakers seek data on what unemployment tax cut could mean

State lawmakers say the new proposal will be an improvement upon the original, which was shut down in 2009 after an audit showed $26 million in improperly issued funds, resulting in at least seven criminal convictions.

Iowa Business Council’s annual Competitive Dashboard reports labor force, education, health insurance ‘overperforming’,’ with diversity, obesity percentage and number of mental health providers ‘underperforming.’

Supporters of the bill, which calls for a constitutional amendment, include tax policy groups, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and Iowa Bankers Association. Critics include the progressive advocacy group Common Good Iowa and the Iowa Catholic Conference.