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Local Tax Collection Agencies | Akron City Of - Department Of Finance

1 Cascade Plaza, Suite 100, Akron, OH 44308

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Eligibility

Generally, an individual's gross income who resides in the City of Akron (including income which is deferred) and a business's net profits that is located in the City of Akron are taxable. Call for details. All Akron residents must file annual city income tax return each year, whether or not they have been fully withheld and/or have paid a municipal income tax to another community. All individuals 17 and under are exempt from City of Akron Income Tax and are eligible for a refund of municipal tax withheld. However, individuals are subject to the tax for the full year in which they become age 18. Retirees (only income is from Social Security, company pension, interest, and dividends) are not required to file a City of Akron income tax return. However, retirees must file a one-time exemption certificate with the Department of Taxation.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

- City of Akron income tax returns due the same day as Federal tax returns. Department of Taxation hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. E-filing available beginning February 1st of each year through their due date. - Drop box available Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 5:50pm.

Languages

None.

Application process
City of Akron income tax returns can be filed: - Online at www.akronohio.gov/departments/finance/income_tax.php - In person at the Department of Taxation or via drop box. - Mailed to City of Akron, Department of Taxation, 1 Cascade Plaza - Suite 100 Akron, Ohio 44308-1161.
Fees
City of Akron's income tax rate is 2.5%. City of Akron income tax payments can also be made: - Online at www.akronohio.gov/departments/finance/online_payments.php - In person at the Department of Taxation. - Mailed to City of Akron, Department of Taxation, 1 Cascade Plaza - Suite 100 Akron, OH 44308-1161.
Service area

Akron, Ohio

Administers and enforces tax laws and regulates statutes established by the City of Akron.

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Providing organization

Akron City Of - Department Of Finance

Controls the accounts and financial records of all City departments and has responsibility for the disbursement of all public monies in the City of Akron.