Consumer Protection Division-Iowa Attorney General

The Iowa Department of Revenue is the primary revenue generating agency in the state of Iowa, responsible for collecting taxes, ensuring compliance, and issuing licenses and permits. As of July 1, 2023, it has merged with the Alcoholic Beverages Division and Iowa Lottery to create a more streamlined and convenient experience for businesses and individuals in Iowa. With a focus on providing information about revenue collections, licensing, and permits, the Department of Revenue is dedicated to serving all Iowans. Through its online platform, GovConnectIowa, the Department offers a range of services including tax filing, tracking returns, making payments, and registering for permits. It also provides resources and guidance on property tax, sales use tax, and various tax credits and exemptions. With a commitment to transparency and efficiency, the Iowa Department of Revenue is dedicated to helping Iowans navigate the complexities of taxation and ensure compliance with state laws.Generated from the website

The Iowa Insurance Division investigates consumer complaints and prosecutes companies, agents and brokers engaged in unfair trade practices. The division supervises insurance businesses transacted in Iowa, including health maintenance organizations and mutual hospital and health service corporations. The Iowa Insurance Division grants permissions to companies that wish to sell insurance and has general control over various aspects of their business. Its fraud investigation bureau confronts the problems of insurance fraud by prevention, investigation and prosecution of fraudulent insurance acts to reduce the amount of money used to pay fraudulent claims. The division operates a consumer affairs bureau that handles complaints and questions from the public and conducts investigations and brings action against insurance companies and agents. The Iowa Insurance Division maintains a securities bureau that administers laws that regulate and investigate the sale of securities. It is governed by the city of Des Moines in Iowa.

The Alcohol Beverages Division in Ankeny, IA, is a vital entity overseeing the regulation and control of alcohol within the state of Iowa. With four key departments in place, including administration, regulatory compliance, fiscal management, and distribution, this facility plays a crucial role in enforcing state and federal laws related to alcohol and tobacco products. Generated from their available business information