by Dar Danielson | Mar 15, 2024 | News
With one month to go before the federal tax filing deadline, the IRS is offering a day Saturday where you can visit the Des Moines office to get tax questions answered. IRS spokesman Christopher Miller says it’s a chance to speak with someone in person....
by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 14, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A bill to reduce the taxes Iowa businesses pay into the state fund that pays out unemployment benefits is advancing in the House, but Republican Representative Dave Deyoe of Nevada said they’re seeking a detailed analysis of the bill’s impact. “If...
by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 13, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A House committee has approved a bill with guidelines for a limited revival of state incentives for movies and TV shows filmed in Iowa, but the original version has been altered. The plan no longer requires that actors be Iowa residents in order for the project to be...
by Dar Danielson | Mar 11, 2024 | News
The AARP Foundation is again providing free tax help. Foundation vice president Mioshi Moses says it’s the largest volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program in the country. “We focus on helping older adults with low to moderate income,...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 26, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would lower the state tax rate for Iowa’s state-licensed casinos to be at or near the tax rate for casinos in Nebraska and Missouri. Illinois casinos have variable tax rates, based on the size of the market and the...