State inheritance tax
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2026$0 state taxFree
Iowa Inheritance Tax Calculator
Iowa has no state inheritance tax—your estimate is $0 for any relationship. Iowa repealed its inheritance tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2025. Use this page to confirm, then compare estate-tax indicators on the Iowa profile.
Updated 2026-07-30
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
$0
Inheritance tax
$0
Child · $250k
$0
Sibling · $250k
$0
Other · $250k
Any amount and relationship returns $0 Iowa inheritance tax. Compare the five taxing states from the related links below, or open the estate & inheritance profile for Iowa.
Iowa inheritance
Relationship and amount
Iowa
No state inheritance tax — estimate is $0
Only KY, MD, NE, NJ, and PA levy an inheritance tax. Enter the amount you receive—not the full estate. Educational estimate only.
Estimated inheritance tax
$0
Iowa does not impose a state inheritance tax on beneficiaries.
No state inheritance tax0% effective
Inheritance
$250,000
Exemption used
$250,000
Taxable amount
$0
Net after tax
$250,000
Notes
- Iowa repealed its inheritance tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2025.
- Only Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania currently levy an inheritance tax.
- There is no federal inheritance tax. Federal estate tax (if any) is paid by the estate, not modeled as heir tax here.
- Federal estate exemption is about $15,000,000 per person for 2026 (confirm current IRS figures).
Educational estimate: Confirm filing rules with Iowa's revenue department or an estate attorney. Early-payment discounts and special exemptions are not modeled.
Iowa inheritance tax at a glance
Spouse on $250k
$0
Child on $250k
$0
Sibling on $250k
$0
Other on $250k
$0
Federal inheritance tax
None
How to estimate Iowa inheritance tax
1
Confirm Iowa has no inheritance tax
Iowa does not tax beneficiaries on inheritances at the state level. Iowa repealed its inheritance tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2025.
2
Still enter relationship and amount
The calculator shows $0 tax and net equal to the inheritance so you can document the result.
3
Check federal estate tax separately
There is no federal inheritance tax. Federal estate tax may apply above about $15,000,000 per person.
4
Review estate exemptions
Open the Iowa estate & inheritance profile for exemption and ranking context.
Tax by relationship on a $250,000 inheritance
Same amount, different heir classes—Iowa returns $0 for every relationship.
Surviving spouse
No state inheritance tax
$0
Estimated tax
Child / lineal
No state inheritance tax
$0
Estimated tax
Sibling
No state inheritance tax
$0
Estimated tax
Other / friend
No state inheritance tax
$0
Estimated tax
Iowa inheritance tax examples ($100k–$500k)
Iowa has no state inheritance tax; every relationship shows $0.
| Amount | Relationship | Class | Tax | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | Child / lineal | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $100,000 | Sibling | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $100,000 | Other / friend | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $250,000 | Child / lineal | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $250,000 | Sibling | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $250,000 | Other / friend | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $500,000 | Child / lineal | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $500,000 | Sibling | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
| $500,000 | Other / friend | No state inheritance tax | $0 | 0% |
Child / lineal · $250,000
No state inheritance tax
- Tax
- $0
- Effective
- 0%
Sibling · $250,000
No state inheritance tax
- Tax
- $0
- Effective
- 0%
Other / friend · $250,000
No state inheritance tax
- Tax
- $0
- Effective
- 0%
What counts toward Iowa inheritance tax
What you enter
Enter only the value transferred to you as a beneficiary—not the full estate. Use date-of-death values when possible.
Domicile vs situs
Intangibles (brokerage accounts, most bank assets) usually follow the decedent’s domicile. Real property is taxed where it sits—so a vacation home in a taxing state can create tax even if the decedent lived in Iowa.
Life insurance & joint property
Named-beneficiary life insurance and jointly titled assets can follow special rules. This calculator does not model those exclusions—confirm with counsel.
Who typically pays
Iowa does not charge heirs a state inheritance tax. You may still need estate administration, federal estate tax (if any), and out-of-state property reviews.
Practical tips for Iowa heirs
Confirm $0 at the state level
Iowa has no inheritance tax on beneficiaries in this model—document the estimate for your records.
Still check estate tax
Large estates may owe federal estate tax, and some states levy a separate estate tax even without inheritance tax.
Situs property elsewhere
A cabin or rental in KY, MD, NE, NJ, or PA can still create inheritance tax where the property sits.
Keep beneficiary paperwork
Even with $0 tax, you may need affidavits, probate filings, or transfer-on-death paperwork to retitle assets.
Estate tax context for Iowa
Iowa has no separate state estate tax in this model (No state death tax). Federal estate tax can still apply above about $15,000,000 per person.
Iowa estate & inheritance tax profile
Exemptions, top rates, friendliness rank, and federal interaction
Related inheritance tax calculators
Indiana
$0 inheritance tax
Kansas
$0 inheritance tax
Pennsylvania
Has inheritance tax
New Jersey
Has inheritance tax
Kentucky
Has inheritance tax
Maryland
Has inheritance tax
Nebraska
Has inheritance tax
Alabama
$0 inheritance tax
Iowa inheritance tax FAQs
No. Iowa does not impose a state inheritance tax on beneficiaries. Iowa repealed its inheritance tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2025. Only Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania currently levy one.
Iowa repealed its inheritance tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2025. For those dates of death, this calculator shows $0 Iowa inheritance tax.
$0 at the state level for any relationship in this calculator—including child ($0), sibling ($0), and other heirs ($0).
No. The United States has no federal inheritance tax. Large estates may still owe federal estate tax above about $15,000,000 per person in 2026—paid by the estate, not by each heir as inheritance tax.
If the decedent lived in Iowa but left real property in a taxing state (for example Pennsylvania), situs rules can create inheritance tax where the property sits. Intangibles usually follow domicile.
Estate tax is separate from inheritance tax. Iowa has no separate state estate tax in this model (No state death tax). Federal estate tax can still apply above about $15,000,000 per person.
State inheritance tax estimate remains $0 ($0) regardless of relationship. Federal estate tax, if any, is a separate estate-level calculation.
Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Open those calculator pages to estimate tax by relationship and amount. Iowa repealed its inheritance tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2025.
Retitle assets, check for out-of-state real property, review federal estate tax exposure for large estates, and keep beneficiary paperwork. This page confirms $0 Iowa inheritance tax under modeled rules.
No. This page confirms $0 state inheritance tax under modeled rules. Estate administration, federal estate tax, and out-of-state situs property can still matter—confirm with a qualified professional.
Methodology
Iowa is not among KY, MD, NE, NJ, or PA—the only states with inheritance tax in 2026. Iowa repealed its inheritance tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2025. Federal estate tax is not modeled as heir tax. Educational estimate only.
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