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Georgiaworking inIowa
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Iowa
Work State Tax Rate
Flat 3.8%
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in Iowa, file a nonresident Iowa return (tax rate: Flat 3.8%). Then file your Georgia return and claim the Form 500 Schedule 1 credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $38,200 of wages.
City & Local Income Taxes (Extra Filings Beyond the State Return)
None for nonresidents. Iowa school district taxes are residence-based only.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://tax.iowa.gov/iowa-withholding-tax-information
Employer/Withholding Source: https://tax.iowa.gov/iowa-withholding-tax-information
Row last reviewed: May 7, 2026Home state credit form: Form 500 Schedule 1
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.