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Iowa Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The Iowa surplus lines tax is 0.925% of gross premium. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

Rates effective from 2026-07-24

Iowa Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 0.925%

Estimate only. Figures are calculated from published state rates and are not a guarantee of the amounts due. Verify with the applicable state or stamping office before filing.

How SLTax360 Files Iowa Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in Iowa means navigating Iowa's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the Iowa rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each Iowa transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (0.925%) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of Iowa transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free Iowa calculation — no signup required.

Iowa Notes: Surplus lines tax: .925% (for the 2026 ‎calendar year), and .9% (for the 2027 and ‎subsequent calendar years)

Iowa Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the Iowa surplus lines tax rate is 0.925% of gross premium. The tax base in Iowa includes policy fees.

Iowa does not currently charge a stamping fee on surplus lines transactions.

SLTax360 automates Iowa surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free Iowa rate in the public calculator before signing up.

Surplus lines tax: .925% (for the 2026 ‎calendar year), and .9% (for the 2027 and ‎subsequent calendar years)

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