Iowa Department of Revenue - eFile and Pay
Iowa Department of Revenue - eFile and Pay
efilepay.idr.iowa.gov
Hoover State Office Building
1305 E. Walnut
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: +15152818453
Fax: 515-242-6487
email: idrefile@iowa.gov
Enter eFile & Pay to File Your Iowa Business Taxes
Business eFile Number (BEN) is confidential
Your BEN is confidential. We give confidential information to the business owner, responsible party, or person with power of attorney only.
eFile & Pay Filing Tips
Business eFile Number
Check the Business eFile Number (BEN) to make sure it is correct. If you enter
someone else's BEN, you will lock them out.
User ID
Forgot your User ID? The User ID is: 0001 for the first person from your
company to access eFile & Pay.
Instructions for Line 3d of the Withholding Credits / Adjustments Schedule
Only the Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit should be reported on the “Other
Credits†line.
If you need to make adjustments to the quarterly return, the adjustments should
be shown on the Adjustment line (3e).
Filing an Amended Return
If the original balance due was paid using ePay (direct debit), cancel the
payment through eFile & Pay or take credit on the deposit/overpayment line.
E-mail Reminders
Please confirm that the e-mail address we have on file is correct by clicking
on the “Change a Profile†link on the Main Menu screen of eFile & Pay.
Getting Started
Am I required to file business tax returns electronically?
Paper returns are no longer provided, so eFile & Pay is the best option for
filing your withholding, sales, retailer's use, and consumer's use returns.
Fuel tax returns are required by law to be filed electronically.
When can I set up my eFile & Pay account?
Once you receive your Business eFile Number (BEN), you can go online to set up
your account. You cannot use the system without this number if you are a
business tax filer. If you have not been issued a BEN by the due date of a
return, the Department will accept a one-time paper filing of that return.
Can I file any of my returns online for free?
Yes. All returns may be filed online free of charge through ePay.
Electronic Payment Options
ePayments
e Pay is free direct debit through eFile & Pay. Payment must be made by 4 p.m.
CT on the due date to be timely
Credit Card
A link to the credit card vendor is provided in eFile & Pay. Payment must be
made by 4 p.m. CT on the due date to be timely. Please note that the credit
card vendor charges a 2.5% fee. The credit card option is not currently
available for LPG or motor fuel tax payments.
ACH Credit
ACH Credit is made through your financial institution. Payment must be made on
the business day before the due date to be timely.
Business Taxes
What tax types are classified as business taxes?
Withholding, sales, retailer's use, consumer's use, LPG, and motor fuel.
Do I need to register to use eFile& Pay to pay my business taxes?
No. Taxpayers do not need to register for eFile & Pay. Any taxpayer who has an
active business tax permit will receive a Business eFile Number (BEN) in the
mail with information about the filing process on eFile & Pay. This applies to
all business tax filers, including current EFT/semi-monthly filers.
Individual Income Tax (IA1040 / IA1040ES) and
Corporation Income Tax (IA1120 / IA1120ES)
Do I need to register to use eFile & Pay for individual or corporation income taxes?
No. Simply click on the Not Enrolled link from the Welcome screen to make your
payment without registering. You do have the option of registering at the
bottom of the Taxpayer Information screen. If you place a check mark in that
box, you will be mailed a Business eFile Number by the Department and your
Taxpayer Information will be retained for future use.
eFile Options for Individual Income Tax
> http://www.state.ia.us/tax/elf/elfchoic.html
Additional Information for eFilers
Definitions
* AGI: federal adjusted gross income
* EITC: earned income tax credit
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