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Retirement income in Iowa

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Does Iowa Tax Retirement Income?

Short answer: No. Since 2023, retirement income including pensions, 401(k)s, and IRAs is fully excluded for taxpayers 55+, disabled taxpayers, and surviving spouses/survivors of eligible individuals. Taxpayers under 55 who are not disabled or eligible survivors do not qualify.

Pensions, traditional IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are taxable federally either way; Roth withdrawals after 59½ (5-year rule met) are tax-free.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.