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SSB 1213

A bill for an act concerning quarterly reports on and payments of beer barrel and wine gallonage taxes, and including effective date provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill shifts beer and wine gallonage tax reporting from current schedule to quarterly payments, affecting producer compliance timelines and state revenue collection patterns.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 631.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1213

Legislative bill overview

SSB 1213 modifies Iowa's beer barrel and wine gallonage tax reporting and payment procedures by changing them to a quarterly schedule instead of the current system. The bill includes provisions for implementing these changes and specifies effective dates for the new quarterly framework.

Why is this important

This change affects beer and wine producers and distributors operating in Iowa, potentially altering their tax compliance timelines and cash flow management. The shift from a different reporting frequency to quarterly could impact state revenue collection timing and industry administrative burdens.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax compliance burden: Whether quarterly reporting is more or less burdensome than the current system for small versus large producers
  • State revenue timing: How the quarterly schedule affects Iowa's budget predictability and cash flow compared to the previous reporting frequency
  • Industry competitiveness: Whether Iowa's new schedule aligns with or diverges from neighboring states, potentially affecting competitive positioning for beverage producers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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