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Getting in line with us is easy! Just click the link and select your tax type, appointment time, and whether you prefer an in-person meeting at our Welcome Center or a phone call back.
For in-person meetings at our Welcome Center:
- Bring your state-issued ID.
- Check in with our security team when you arrive.
- Make sure to have all documents related to your tax matter with you.
Meeting in person gives you priority access to the next available agent who can assist with your specific tax needs. We aim to see you as close to your chosen appointment time as possible, but please be aware that there might be a short wait.
Filing Season Central
Filing Season Open - January 29, 2024
Filing Season Deadline -April 15, 2024
Extension Filing Deadline - October 15, 2024
This page serves as an online headquarters for taxpayers looking for more information about the Ohio individualand school district incometax. Click here to see what's new for tax year 2023.
Call the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) toll-free at 1-800-282-1780 (1-800-750-0750 for persons who use text telephones (TTYs) or adaptive telephone equipment). Weare available to assist you from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
You can email your question 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by logging into OH|TAX eServices(registration required)and selecting "Send a Message" under "Additional Services". We strive to provide an answer within1-2 business days.
Filing Season Resources
- Where’s My Refund?— You cancheck on the status of your refund 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.You can also check your refund status by calling our automated system at1-800-282-1784. If you submitted yourreturn(s) by mail, your refund status may not be available for a few weeks.
- Electronic Filing Options — OH|TAX is a free, secure electronic portal where you can file returns, make payments, and view additional information regarding your Ohio individual and school district income taxes.
- Ohio Income Tax Forms— Find all individual and school district income tax forms. Many forms have fill-in versions that you can complete online, print and then submit to ODT.
- Individual and School District Instructional Booklet-Find all individual and school district income tax forms. Many forms have fill-in versions that you can complete online, print and then submit to ODT.
- Make a Payment—If you owe, you can pay by electronic check or credit/debit cardusingour Guest PaymentServiceorourOH|TAX system.Payment can also be madeby paper check with the correct payment voucher(s), available on our forms page.
- Your 1099 Documents are Available Electronically—Register and log into your OH|TAX account and click on the "View letters and notices" under the "Additional Services" tab.Answers to some of the more frequently asked questions concerning1099sarehere.
- Filing Season Tips —This page provides helpful information to help you avoid common issues that could delay the processing of your return or cause you to owe additional tax, interest and/or penalties.
- Verify a Refund Check— This page answers common questions about ODT's paper refund checks.
OhioIncome Tax Information
- Ohio Filing Requirements— This page provides information on who does and does not need to file an Ohioincome tax return.
- School District Income Tax — This page provides information on Ohio's school district income tax.
- Ohio Residency— This page provides information on determining your Ohio residency status.
- Income Taxes and the Military — This page answers common questions regarding Ohioincome tax for members of the military and their spouses.
- Making Estimated Payments—This page provides information on determining if you should make estimated payments as well as instructions for making these payments online or by mail.
- Schedule of Business Income—This page provides guidance and information for taxpayers who claim the business income deduction on their personal income tax returns.
Additional Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions—Get answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Ohio individual and school district income tax.
- Self-Help — This page provides tools, such as tutorials and interactive notices, to help you better understand Ohio taxes.
- Tax Alerts — You can sign up to receive notices ODT periodically publishesregarding all of the taxes it administers.You can view an archive of all prior income tax alerts here.
- Information Releases — Information releases are technical advisories that offer detailed explanations of the laws, rules and rulings that govern the taxes administered by ODT.
- IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers— IRS offices provide in-person assistance by appointment.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE):— Free tax return preparation by IRS-certified volunteers is available for qualifying taxpayers.To find alocation in your area, click here ORcall 1-800-906-9887.
- Tax form line-item law references — These documents provide the statutory reference for each line of the IT 1040 and SD 100.
- 2023 IT 1040 statutory references
- 2023 SD 100 statutory references
- 2022 IT 1040 statutory references
- 2022 SD 100 statutory references
- 2021 IT 1040 statutory references
- 2021 SD 100 statutory references
- 2020 IT 1040 statutory references
- 2020 SD 100 statutory references
- 2019 IT 1040 statutory references
- 2019 SD 100 statutory references
- 2018 IT 1040 statutory references
- 2018 SD 100 statutory references
- 2017 IT 1040 statutory references
- 2017 SD 100 statutory references
- 2016 IT 1040 and SD 100 statutory references
