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 fact, they have grown much faster than the state’s population and inflation. Over the past 20 years, property taxes in Iowa have grown almost 110 percent, which is more than the combined growth of inflation and population. This is why…
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 and the legislature and requires reducing Iowa’s regulatory burden. Regulations…
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. In2025, Iowa will have a 3.8 percent flat tax — the…
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 over-collection of income and sales taxes paid by taxpayers. During…
How has your local gov’t spending impacted YOUR property tax bill?
Find out at ITR Local.
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…
Conservative Budgeting and Reforming Government
Conservative budgeting is central to public policy in Iowa, helping create a strong fiscal foundation. Fiscal conservatism has allowed Iowa to make historic income tax…
Strengthen the 99 Percent Spending Limitation
Iowa’s budget should reflect the taxpayers’ ability to pay. Fiscal conservatism has been a priority for both Governor Kim Reynolds and the legislature. Iowa’s historic…
ITR 2025 Legislative Issue Guide
The Property Tax Problem and Solution Constitutional Amendments Income Tax Reform Protect the Taxpayer Relief Fund Strengthen the 99 Percent Spending Limitation Conservative Budgeting &…
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
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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