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LLC fees in Iowa

$50

Are LLC Fees Tax Deductible in Iowa?

Short answer: Yes, as a business expense: Iowa charges $50 to form an LLC; ongoing: $30 online / $45 paper biennial report. Due Jan 1-Apr 1 of each odd-numbered year.

Annual report fees and state LLC taxes are ordinary business expenses (IRC §162). Formation fees are organizational costs: deduct up to $5,000 the first year and amortize the rest over 15 years (IRC §195, §709).

Records to keep: Keep the state filing receipt, proof of payment, and your LLC's formation and annual report confirmations.