The Iowa Table Salt Blog, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to state and local taxation in Iowa. It covers topics such as tax exemptions, tax collection disputes, sales tax compliance, and recent legislative changes affecting taxation. The blog also addresses practical concerns for businesses and professionals regarding tax liabilities, refunds, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, it provides insights into tax planning strategies, administrative law, and litigation involving tax matters within Iowa. The content is relevant for legal practitioners, businesses, and individuals navigating Iowa's tax laws and regulations.
For decades, attorneys and accountants practicing before the Iowa Department of Revenue (“Department”) got used to the same ol’ defense argued by the Department regarding tax statutes.
Statutes which impose taxes are construed liberally in favor of the taxpayer and…
The Iowa Department of Revenue (“Department”) enjoys immunity from lawsuits for “[a]ny claim arising in respect to the assessment or collection of any tax or fee.” Iowa Code § 669.14(2). However, such immunity is waived
if the director or an…
A recent opinion from the Iowa Court of Appeals may have far-reaching tax consequences for cities and counties, private nonprofit educational institutions, and other entities who are relying on the tax exemption of their members as the basis for the…
Pssst. I have a secret that the Iowa Department of Revenue does not want Iowa law firms and other professional firms to know. Iowa professional firms—law firms, accounting firms, doctor and dentist offices, architectural firms—are probably paying too much sales…
We’re pleased to announce that Charles Telk III has joined Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen P.C. as an Associate Attorney.
Charles graduated in December with dual degrees including his Juris Doctorate with High Honors from Drake University Law School and…
On March 1, 2022, Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 2317 into law.
The new law reduces state income taxes substantially benefitting retired individuals, farmers and individuals in the higher income tax brackets. It raises taxes on individuals in the lower…
On May 5, 2021, the Iowa Department of Revenue filed a Notice of Intended Action (ARC 5614C) demonstrating its intent to implement administrative rules that would impact manufacturers of food products for human consumption.
On June 16, 2021, the Department…
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler& Hagen P.C. is happy to announce that Charles Telk III has joined the firm as a Summer Associate.
Charles is currently attending Drake University Law School where he will graduate in December with both a JD and…
UPDATE – ON DECEMBER 21, 2020 CONGRESS ANNOUNCED A NEW STIMULUS PACKAGE THAT WILL ALLOW EXPENSES PAID WITH THE PROCEEDS OF A PPP LOAN TO BE DEDUCTED IN FULL.
During the week of November 20, the IRS issued two rulings,…
