Gov. Kim Reynolds said Friday that eliminating Iowa’s income tax may not be on the table before she leaves office — but that she plans to focus on reducing property taxes in the 2026 legislative session.
In her public statement following the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session, Reynolds did not bring up income taxes as a goal for 2026. Instead, she highlighted her plans to work on “reducing Iowans’ property tax burden” next year.
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