State Taxes - Help!

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April 2, 2026
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I have some questions about state taxes for Iowa. So I moved to a state with no state income tax in 2024 from Iowa for a PhD program, and I do not plan on moving back to Iowa after I finish my program. As of now, I still have my Iowa information (car, license, and credit cards under Iowa). I paid the Iowa state taxes last year (for the year 2024). However, it came to my attention that I might still be considered an Iowa resident because I have not updated my information quite yet, and I would still need to pay Iowa taxes for the 2025 year. For context, I lived and rented in my new full-time and was paid only in my new state (W-2) for the 2025 year. I was hoping for some clarification about this.

Do I still need to do Iowa state taxes for year 2025 because I have all of my Iowa information?

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xmasbaby0

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No. If you did not live or physically work in Iowa you do not have to file an Iowa tax return. You pay tax to the state you live and/or work in---or in your case if you live and work in one of the states with no state income tax, you will not need to file a state return. Your drivers license and car registration do not dictate where you file a tax return. However, if you intend to remain in your current state, you should comply with the laws in that state for getting a drivers license and registering your car in that state.

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