Yes. The CACTAS system is no longer available.
In the upper right-hand corner of the page listed above, click “Create a Logon” and follow the instructions. You can also review the video tutorial “Create a GovConnectIowa Logon” (8 minutes), which is available on the Self-Help & How-To Information page on govconnect.iowa.gov.
Applications are due 30 days after the close of the applicant's tax year.
No. Information from CACTAS was not transferred to GovConnectIowa.
Yes. After entering the initial tax credit application in GovConnectIowa, applicants will
have the option to use a copy feature for future applications.
Yes, you may save the application as a draft and open the application later to continue entering data or to submit the application.
GovConnectIowa requires that all ownership percentages total 100%. For example, if two limited liability companies (LLCs) own a facility, the ownership percentages of the two LLCs must total 100%. Also, if there are multiple equity owners of an LLC, the equity ownership percentages must total 100%.
Each level of ownership must designate a parent. If the applicant is a pass-through entity, it must report all equity owners including the pro-rata share of each owner. All direct equity owners will designate the applicant as the parent. If any equity owner of the applicant is also a pass-through entity, all owners of that entity must also be reported, including the ownership share. The owners of that entity will designate that business as the parent. Reported ownership for each parent must total 100%.
With the exception of invoices and ownership hierarchy, all documents uploaded to GovConnectIowa must be in PDF format. Invoices and the ownership hierarchy may be uploaded in Excel or PDF format. Both Word and Excel have “Create PDF” functions that you can use to create the required PDF documents.
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) will review the application. After the IUB completes its review, you will receive an email with the subject line “GovConnectIowa Action Required,” and the email will say, “You have an action item in your GovConnectIowa account.” Once you login to GovConnectIowa, there will be a notification indicating the application has been sent to the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR).
IDR’s review may take up to 30 days. You will receive a letter outlining the award or denial of the tax credit application.
Once submitted, you will be unable to make changes to the application. If you discover an error after submitting the application, please email taxcredit@iub.iowa.gov.
If the IUB or IDR identifies errors or missing information, you will receive an email with the subject line “GovConnectIowa Action Required,” and the email will say, “You have an action item in your GovConnectIowa account. Log in to your account to learn more.” In GovConnectIowa there will be a notification that the IUB or IDR has requested additional information. Once you have opened the application, click the “Edit” button and will be directed to the specific sections that require additional information or revision. You will be able to make changes only to the sections containing identified errors. Your application will not be processed until the errors are corrected and the application has been resubmitted.
The tax credit certificate issued by the IDR will contain instructions on how to claim the tax credit or how to transfer the tax credit certificate to another party.
If you still have questions after reviewing this FAQ or the instructional video on the Self-Help and How-To Information webpage, you may email the IUB at taxcredit@iub.iowa.gov for information.
Yes. Additional information and resources are available under the Resources & Tax Information section on the govconnect.iowa.gov webpage.