I have similar concerns. My issue with line 18 of schedule 1 is that I didn't expect to see a value there at all. I did pay in at tax time last year due to a penalty for cashing out a pension. The amount on the line doesn't match the amount I paid in and there's no worksheet showing how it was calculated or any indication on the Iowa Dept of Revenue instructions - provided below - stating that the value there should be prorated or calculated.
https://tax.iowa.gov/expanded-instructions/schedule-1-2023
Line 18: Federal Tax Paid for Prior Years
Enter the amount of additional federal income tax paid during 2023 for tax year 2022 and any prior tax years. The amount of additional federal income tax paid is deductible only if Iowa income tax returns were required to be filed for the year for which the additional federal income tax was paid. Include only the actual federal income tax payments made in 2023, but do not include penalties and interest.
I talked to two live agents and I made it very clear that I was concerned there may be a coding error considering that the Iowa tax code was basically completely new for this year. The last one suggested I try getting someone from the IA Dept of Revenue on the phone if I didn't feel comfortable filing.
I haven't received this large of a refund from Iowa since I was able to claim my kids as dependents. Add this unexplained amount on that line and somethng just doesn't sit right. Granted, this number only increases my state refund by less than $100. On the flip side, if the value should match what I actually paid in, I would be getting an additional $180 refund. Small beans, yes, but I really don't want to mess with having to file an addendum to fix it.
I'm hoping I might be able to get some phone assistance from the Dept of Revenue considering it's so early in the tax season. If I'm able to get anywhere with anyone there, I'll be sure to update.
