The Iowa Department of Revenue has the following information available for those serving in the military and their spouses:
Iowa Tax Information
- Iowa Income Tax Responsibilities of Military Personnel
- Military Spouses Residency Relief Act – Iowa Income Tax
- Property Tax Military Exemption
- Request for Deferral of Iowa Income Tax
- Online Training: I'm in the Military - Do I need to file an Iowa Income Tax Return?
- Online Training: Iowa Income Tax Issues for Military Personnel and Their Spouses
Federal Tax Information
Power of Attorney
The Federal Power of Attorney form or a Military Power of Attorney is accepted by the Iowa Department of Revenue. To be valid, the Federal or Military form must contain a written statement that indicates it is being submitted for use with State of Iowa forms. The statement needs to be initialed by the taxpayer.
You can also use the Iowa Power of Attorney form.
How to send the Power of Attorney form
By mail:
Registration Services, Iowa
Department of Revenue
PO Box 10470, Des Moines,
IA 50306-0470
By fax: 515-281-3906.
Only enclose a Power of Attorney with a return if it is an IA 706 (Iowa Inheritance Tax Return), an IA 1041 (Iowa Fiduciary Tax Return), or an IA 843 (Iowa Claim for Refund).