Iowa Budget Report, Dept of Revenue Budgets, 2018-2019

(2017) Iowa Budget Report, Dept of Revenue Budgets, 2018-2019. Revenue, Department of

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Abstract

consist of, and are generally described, as follows: REVENUE COMPLIANCE AND COLLECTION is the most visible aspect of our Department's operations. This function includes educating taxpayers on tax laws and regulations, processing tax returns and related documents, and collecting taxes and other amounts due. It is in compliance with Iowa's tax laws that the Department conducts its taxpayer examination and audit programs, and resolves disputed tax issues. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE provides support to local governments. This function is responsible for administering just and uniform property assessments across the state. It also administers programs for property tax relief (including administration of the business property tax credit), local option taxes, school infrastructure taxes, and sales increment programs. RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT provides tax policy development and analysis, fiscal impact estimation, and economic and statistical research and analysis to help stakeholders understand the impact of Iowa tax laws, and make informed decisions. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT provides internal infrastructure support of the Department's operations, including oversight of technology development and support, project management, personnel management, and budgeting.