Software and Substitute Forms Developers

The Iowa Department of Revenue is pleased to provide draft versions of Iowa tax forms for software and substitute forms developers. Drafts will be posted on this Web site as they are available. The department intends to post forms which are in varying degrees of development. All drafts will be posted with a "last revised" date. It is the user's responsibility to recognize that forms may change substantially.

Except for special cases and as requested, you will send us copies of the final versions -- not drafts -- of your substitute forms. Approving multiple draft copies of hundreds of forms is time consuming for us and for you. Instead of multiple drafts to us, you will send us your final version for approval.

Everything you need to become approved to produce substitute Iowa forms is at this site. If you discover errors or have questions about any Iowa tax form, please contact the appropriate forms analyst (idrsubforms@iowa.gov). To receive the id and password to the development area, you will need to complete and submit the Registration for Substitute Forms Approval.

The department also offers electronic filing of individual income tax returns. Information regarding file specifications and test cases are available in the secured development area. To register and receive the id and password to the development area complete and submit the Software Developer Intent Response form.

Chapter 8 of the Iowa rules and regulations provides guidelines related to the approval process.

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