Free tax help in Iowa

How to file your Iowa and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Iowa deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes
Tax year 2025 due date	April 30, 2026. Usually April 30.
Extension	No extension form: if at least 90% of the tax is paid by the due date, you automatically have until October 31 to file.
State tax agency	Iowa Department of Revenue

Free Iowa state filing

Iowa File for Free

Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules).

Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)

See Iowa Free File options

Free if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Iowa may update them in January.

Free federal filing for Iowa residents

VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Iowa return.
MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.

Common questions

Can I file my Iowa state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. Iowa options include Iowa File for Free. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Iowa tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Iowa return was due April 30, 2026. Usually April 30. No extension form: if at least 90% of the tax is paid by the due date, you automatically have until October 31 to file.

Where can I get free tax help in person in Iowa?

Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.

Need paid help in Iowa?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Iowa Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Iowa residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

Ask Pack Tax for help

Pack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works

Sources

Iowa facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Iowa Department of Revenue before you file.