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Iowa Grocery Tax (2026)

Permitted: Food and food ingredients ("grocery" food) are exempt from Iowa sales tax (Iowa Code 423.3(57)).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Food and food ingredients ("grocery" food) are exempt from Iowa sales tax (Iowa Code 423.3(57)). Alcoholic beverages, candy, dietary supplements, soft drinks, tobacco, prepared food, and food sold through vending machines remain taxable.

Official source: revenue.iowa.gov →

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