41-174: IA PTE-C Composite Return 41-174 (2024)

Iowa · Iowa DOR · Used for tax years 2024

The 2024 IA PTE-C is Iowa’s composite return for pass-through entities. It reports Iowa composite tax for included nonresident members, composite and pass-through entity tax (PTET) credits, payments, and any refund or amount due.

What you'll need

Have these records and details available to complete the 2024 return:

  • The entity’s legal name, address, FEIN, entity type, and resident and nonresident member counts.
  • Nonresident members’ names, addresses, tax identification numbers, ownership percentages, and Iowa-source income from Iowa K-1s for the IA PTE-C Nonresident Member Schedule.
  • K-1s showing composite credits or PTET credits. Line 2 says to include IA Schedule CC.
  • Amounts of composite credits or PTET credits claimed on IA 1120F, IA 1041, IA 1065, or IA 1120S.
  • Records of any prior-period overpayment carryforward and estimated or voucher payments made for tax year 2024.

For an amended return, include IA 102.

How to file

Complete the return and the IA PTE-C Nonresident Member Schedule. Use additional schedule pages if necessary, and enter amounts in dollars and cents.

Have an authorized person or pass-through representative sign the return. Signatures must be handwritten or digital with a digital certificate. Stamped or typed signatures are not accepted.

Mail the return to:

Income Tax Return Processing

Iowa Department of Revenue

PO Box 9187

Des Moines IA 50306-9187

Common mistakes

  • Do not use a stamped or typed signature. The form requires a handwritten signature or a digital signature with a digital certificate.
  • Do not leave out IA 102 when filing an amended return.
  • Remember to include IA Schedule CC for the composite credits or PTET credits reported on line 2.
  • Do not enter a negative composite tax amount in Column I of the Nonresident Member Schedule. If the calculation is less than $0, enter $0.
  • Enter amounts in dollars and cents, as directed on the form.

Questions people ask

How is each nonresident member’s composite tax calculated?

On the Nonresident Member Schedule, multiply Iowa-source income from the Iowa K-1 in Column G by the applicable Iowa tax rate in Column H. Enter the result in Column I. If it is less than $0, enter $0.

Can an overpayment be applied to next year’s return?

Yes. Line 9 lets you apply an amount from your overpayment on line 8 to the 2025 IA PTE-C return. Line 10 shows the amount to be refunded after subtracting line 9 from line 8.

What should I include with an amended return?

Check the amended return box and include IA 102. The form also has amended-return-only lines 7a and 7b for adjustments involving refunds and carryforwards.

Can I allow someone else to discuss this return with the Department?

Yes. The form has a Third Party Disclosure Designee section where you can identify an individual and provide their contact information.

Official sources

All versions of 41-174