The Iowa Out-of-State Tax Credit allows eligible Iowa taxpayers to claim a credit for qualifying income taxes paid to another state, local jurisdiction outside Iowa, or foreign country when the same income is also subject to Iowa income tax. The credit helps prevent double taxation of income that is taxed by both Iowa and another jurisdiction.
The credit is claimed using Form IA 130, Iowa Out-of-State Tax Credit Schedule, which is attached to the Iowa individual income tax return (Form IA 1040).
How to Claim the Credit
Complete Form IA 130 by reporting the income that is taxed by both Iowa and another jurisdiction, along with the qualifying income tax paid to that jurisdiction.
Taxpayers must calculate the allowable credit using the Form IA 130 instructions. The allowable credit is generally limited to the lesser of:
- The income tax paid to the other jurisdiction, or
- The amount of Iowa income tax attributable to the same income.
If taxes were paid to more than one jurisdiction, a separate Form IA 130 may be required for each jurisdiction, as instructed by the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Eligibility Requirements
- Credit is only for Iowa residents or part year residents
- Must have income tax liability in another state, local jurisdiction outside of Iowa, or foreign country
- May reduce their Iowa tax liability by claiming a Iowa Out-of-State Tax Credit.
- Part-year residents of Iowa may claim this credit only if any income earned while an Iowa resident was also taxed by another state, local jurisdiction outside of Iowa, or foreign country. Only income included on the IA 126, and taxed by another state, local jurisdiction outside of Iowa, or foreign country, may qualify for this credit.
- Nonresidents of Iowa may NOT claim this credit.
The credit is not limited only to wages earned in another state. It may apply to other types of income when the requirements of Form IA 130 are met.
Important Notes
- The credit applies only to qualifying income taxes paid to another jurisdiction.
- Taxes that are not income taxes generally do not qualify for the credit.
- Form IA 130 must be completed and included with the Iowa income tax return when claiming the credit.
- Taxpayers should keep documentation supporting the income taxed by the other jurisdiction and the amount of tax paid.
- Nonresidents of Iowa generally cannot claim the Iowa Out-of-State Tax Credit.
Source:
Form IA 130 - Iowa Out-of-State Tax Credit Schedule (2025)
Disclaimer: Always verify details with the official Iowa Department of Revenue forms and instructions. For complex situations, consult a CPA or tax professional.