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Municipal Tax Issues 

Municipal tax reform brings simpler compliance

OSCPA’s top legislative priority for years has been achieving meaningful reforms to Ohio’s municipal tax structure—the most complicated in the nation. In 2017, OSCPA worked with Ohio leaders and the Municipal Tax Reform Coalition to pass additional, pro-business reforms that reduce costs and red tape, making it easier for taxpayers to comply with filing requirements.

Ohio Tax Reform
Business taxpayers who file net profits returns in more than one municipality can opt in to file one central return through the Ohio Business Gateway and make estimated quarterly payments.

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Latest news on municipal income tax reform:

  • Apr 05, 2019

    OSCPA prevails in latest municipal tax reform battle

    Ohio’s 10th District Court of Appeals this week unanimously denied a motion for reconsideration collectively filed by over 160 cities seeking to overturn laws that enabled sweeping, pro-taxpayer municipal income tax changes.
  • Apr 04, 2019

    Ohio opportunity (zones) comes knocking

    State Sen. Kirk Schuring, R-Canton has sponsored legislation authorizing a nonrefundable income tax credit equal to 10% of a taxpayer’s investment in an Ohio opportunity zone.
  • Apr 04, 2019

    ODT reminder: Municipal net profit tax estimated payment deadline is April 15

    Taxpayers who have elected to have the Department of Taxation administer the municipal net profit tax for their companies must file declarations and make estimated payments directly via the Ohio Business Gateway.
  • Mar 28, 2019

    Register by April 1 to file municipal net profit tax

    Ohio businesses that have a taxable year that begins on February 1st, and want to file their 2019 municipal net profit tax with the Ohio Department of Taxation, must register on or before, April 1st on the Gateway.
  • Feb 28, 2019

    Ohio mulls gas tax hike

    The state's gas tax has remained at 28 cents per gallon since 2005, but legislators are discussing an 18-cent increase to address the condition of Ohio's roads and bridges.

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Taxpayers must register by the fifteenth day of the fourth month of their fiscal year.

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