Are Churches Exempt From Paying Sales Tax?
Churches, religious organizations, and other nonprofit entities are not exempt from paying state sales taxes on taxable goods and services. This is true even if these entities are exempt from paying state and federal income taxes. State sales tax and local option taxes must be paid unless some other general sales tax exemption applies. For example, any purchase made for resale is exempt from state and local sales taxes. The Iowa Department of Revenue encourages businesses to give customers its phone number when disagreements over sales tax arise. To talk to a tax specialist, call 1-800-367-3388. If you prefer, e-mail. Attention Livestock Producers The 2003 IA 132 Cow/Calf Claim form for corporation and individual income tax is due (postmark date) October 31, 2004, for annual-year filers and 10 months after the close of the fiscal year for fiscal-year filers. If you did not include your IA 132 with your return, do not amend the return.
