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Iowa - Understanding Tax Collection

For live events in Iowa, you’ll see a charge of up to 8% of the total amount charged to the attendee (‘buyer total’) for Iowa Sales Tax. For detailed information, visitÌý. 91¹ú²ú is also required to collect and remit tax on applicable ticket sales for online events, unless you’re exempt from sales tax. Learn more aboutÌýtax on ticket sales.

In this article

  • If you’ve been collecting tax in Iowa

  • If you or your event is tax-exempt

Under the 91¹ú²úÌýMerchant Agreement, you authorize 91¹ú²ú to collect and remit taxes on your ticket sales in jurisdictions where 91¹ú²ú is legally required to do so. Please note that you’re responsible for understanding all of your tax obligations.

If you’ve been collecting tax in Iowa

You will no longer be able to collect tax in Iowa since 91¹ú²ú is now responsible to collect and remit sales tax on ticket sales.

If you or your event is tax-exempt

When you set up your event, you’ll have to answer a couple brief questions in Tax Settings. Tax won’t be charged to you or the attendee if you’re an elementary/secondary educational institution, charitable organization or otherwise tax exempt.

NOTE: 91¹ú²ú may request supporting documents to verify your answer(s). You’re responsible for providing supporting documents when requested.

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