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Iowa Payroll Tax Calculator

Calculate payroll taxes in Iowa. See FICA, federal withholding, and Iowa state tax up to 3.8%. Employer cost breakdown included.

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Iowa Quick Facts
3.8% Income Tax Rate
1.57% Property Tax Rate
$65,573 Median Income
90.1 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Payroll tax calculator for Iowa. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Iowa state income tax up to 3.8%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.

Key State Information

Iowa payroll facts: State income tax up to 3.8%. Median household income: $65,573. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.

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Data Source
IRS, SSA, DOL
View Original Source | Verified 2024-12-01 | Updated annually

Frequently Asked Questions

What payroll taxes do employers pay in Iowa?

Iowa employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Iowa state income tax from employee paychecks.

How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Iowa?

Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $65,573 salary, expect $5,574-$6,557 in additional employer taxes annually.

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