Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds (R)

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EFTC status in Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds announced Iowa's participation on January 5, 2026, one of the earliest states.

"Iowa believes in empowering every student and family with world-class educational options. The Trump Administration's federal tax credit will complement Iowa's existing programs, expanding opportunity even further."

Governor Kim Reynolds, January 5, 2026 (Governor's Office press release)

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The latest from Iowa

On June 8, 2026, the IRS announced (IR-2026-76) that 27 states had elected to participate in the new federal scholarship tax credit program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill, and it listed Iowa among them. Participation confirms Iowa's federal opt-in ahead of the program's January 1, 2027 start, when eligible taxpayers can claim a credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations. June 8, 2026 · Internal Revenue Service (IR-2026-76) Read Full Article

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