How Are Iowa’s Schools Doing?
Explore the data and empower your community! The new ITR Report Card website gives parents, school board members, and taxpayers clear, easy-to-use data on student achievement and school spending across Iowa. Use this site to compare academic performance, track trends, and start conversations that drive real improvement for students—while ensuring responsible use of public dollars.
How Much Will Your Property Taxes Go Up?
New ITR Foundation Poll Shows Continued Support for Pro-Taxpayer Policies
Download the ITR Foundation Poll The latest ITR Foundation Poll reveals that Iowa voters have become significantly more optimistic about the direction of both the country and the state since September 2024. Additionally, the Republican…
The Property Tax Problem and Solution
Legislators, your constituents are crying out for real relief. Download the ITR Property Tax Solution one-page PDF. City, county, and school budgets are growing beyond the taxpayers’ ability to pay their property tax bill. In…
How has your local gov’t spending impacted YOUR property tax bill?
Find out at ITR Local.
Regulatory Reform
Regulations are not just rules; they are a hidden tax. Creating opportunities and making Iowa’s economy more competitive are key priorities for Governor Kim Reynolds…
Income Tax Reform
Since 2018, the state has steadily lowered its income tax rates, moving away from what were once some of the highest in the country. In…
Protect the Taxpayer Relief Fund
The Taxpayer Relief Fund was originally created to provide income tax relief for Iowans. The fund currently holds a balance of $3.7 billion, representing an…
Protect Iowa Taxpayers
Iowans across the spectrum agree these constitutional amendments are practical, common-sense protections. 1. Two-Thirds Legislative Majority to Increase Taxes A two-thirds majority requirement would force…
What Does ITR Do?
The government takes too much of your money and time. That’s why Iowans for Tax Relief (ITR) works to:
- Educate Iowans about our solutions
- Activate Iowans in support of our solutions
- Influence elected officials to enact our solutions
So the government will get out of your pocket and off your back!
Recent Victories:
- Created a 3.8% flat individual income tax rate
- Increased property tax transparency and spending restraint
- Eliminated state income taxes on retirement income
- Eliminated Iowa’s inheritance tax
- Set a path to reduce the corporate income tax from 9.8% to 5.5%
- Phased-out special tax incentives in the corporate tax code
“ITR has been fighting for Iowa taxpayers for over 40 years. I can’t tell you how important that is.
When ITR is at the Capitol, they are not working for just one business or industry. They represent ALL Iowa taxpayers.”
– Governor Kim Reynolds
Join ITR – It’s Free!
Stay updated on how elected officials spend your money. As the voice of the taxpayer, we will let you know when you should speak up.
Your Property Tax Bill:
The chart below shows the total property taxes collected by local governments across Iowa have grown much faster than the state’s population and inflation.
Learn more at ITRLocal.org