Polk County, IowaSales Tax Rate 2024

Polk County, located in Central Iowa, has a sales tax rate of 7.00%.
The sales tax rate in Polk County includes the Iowa state tax and the county’s specific sales tax rates. The table below provides a breakdown of the sales tax rate by jurisdiction.
Iowa 6.00%
Polk County 1.00%
City + District Rate 0.00%
Combined Sales Tax Rate 7.00%

Polk County Sales Tax Calculator

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The TaxHero sales tax calculator provides a combined sales tax rate based on a full address lookup. A complete address ensures precision since ZIP codes may cross different tax jurisdictions. Results are for reference and may need additional context for compliance. Contact us today for a demo and learn how TaxHero can support your business.

Who Needs to Collect Sales Tax in Polk County, Iowa?+

Businesses are required to collect sales tax in Polk County if they have a sales tax nexus in Iowa and sell to residents of Polk County, whether at a physical location within the county or online.

Physical Nexus: This occurs when a business has a tangible presence in the state. Examples include having a store, warehouse, office, or employees in Iowa if your business operates any of these within the state, you have a physical nexus and must collect sales tax from customers in Polk County.
Economic Nexus: This is based on the volume of sales or number of transactions a business conducts in the state. For instance, if your business exceeds a certain threshold of sales or transactions in Iowa which is often defined as a specific dollar amount or number of transactions, you establish economic nexus. This means even if you don’t have a physical presence in the state, you are still required to collect sales tax from customers in Polk County.

City Sales Tax Rates in Polk County, IA+

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