Iowa Capital Gains Calculator

Calculate your federal and Iowa capital gains tax liability

2025

Calculate Your
Iowa Capital Gains Tax

Iowa taxes capital gains at a flat rate of 3.8%.

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Iowa Capital Gains Tax Highlights

Flat 3.8% rate
Low state tax burden
No special deductions
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Calculate your capital gains tax for Iowa

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📊 Enter your annual taxable income before including this capital gain. This determines your capital gains tax bracket.

📊 Choose your investment holding period

Calculator optimized for Iowa tax rates

Tax Calculation Results

Your capital gain is: $0.00
Estimated capital gains tax: $0.00
Federal Tax: $0.00
Iowa Tax: $0.00
Net Proceeds After Tax: $0.00
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%
Disclaimer: Estimate excludes NII taxes, deductions, credits, and losses. Consult a tax advisor.

How Iowa Taxes Capital Gains

Iowa taxes capital gains at a flat rate of 3.8%.

2025 Tax Brackets

0% Rate (Single): Up to $48,350
15% Rate (Single): $48,351 - $533,400
20% Rate (Single): Over $533,400

Iowa Tax Details

Tax Rate Structure

Flat Rate: 3.80%

Iowa applies a flat rate to all capital gains regardless of income level.

Key Requirements

Filing Required: If gain exceeds threshold
State Due Date: April 30

Iowa Tax Strategies

  • • Consider timing of asset sales for tax efficiency
  • • Coordinate with federal capital gains strategies
  • • Review loss harvesting opportunities

• Consult with Iowa tax professional for complex situations

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Real Estate in Iowa

Real estate capital gains in Iowa are subject to both federal and state tax considerations:

Iowa Real Estate Tax Rate

Real estate capital gains in Iowa are taxed at a flat rate up to 3.80%.

Primary Residence

Federal Rules

Federal Exclusion: $250K/$500K
Must meet federal 2-of-5 year ownership/use test

Iowa State Rules

State tax applies to gain above federal exclusion

Must file state return if gain exceeds exclusion

Investment Property

Tax Deferral Strategies

1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

Defer federal taxes on investment property exchanges

• State generally follows federal deferral rules

• May require separate state filing

• Depreciation recapture rules apply

State Advantages

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Iowa Filing Requirements

Due Dates
Annual Return: April 30
Extension: October 30
Quarterly Est.:
January 31
April 30
June 30
September 30
Required Forms
  • • Form IA 1040
  • • Capital gains schedule
  • • Federal Form 8949 & Schedule D
Payment Options
  • • Online payment portal
  • • Electronic funds transfer
  • • Check or money order

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