Income Tax

 

It’s easy to file your Individual/Joint tax return electronically: E-FILE


The City of Akron Income Tax Division collects and administers the Akron City Income Tax as well as the Income Tax for the following four Joint Economic Development Districts:

  • Bath – Fairlawn – Akron JEDD
  • Copley – Akron JEDD
  • Coventry – Akron JEDD
  • Springfield – Akron JEDD
We can complete your tax return for you! 

Simply click here to download a “Tax Form Completion Request”.  Fill out the form, attach your tax documents, place them in an envelope, and mail it to us or bring it to our Drop Box.

A Drop Box is now available: 

You may use our Drop Box instead of mailing, your Akron or JEDD Income Tax Forms, documents, responses to letters, payments (checks or money orders only, no cash).  Please place the contents inside of an envelope and be sure to include your name, address, email address and telephone number(s).

The Drop Box is located inside of the PNC Center, at the corner of South Main Street and West Bowery Street in downtown Akron and is available Monday through Friday between 6:00 am and 5:30 pm.  The Drop Box is not available on weekends or holidays.

Fill in forms are available below: 

To Make An “Online Payment” click the button below:

Online Payments


INTEREST RATES

2024 10% 2020 7%
2023 7% 2019 7%
2022 5% 2018 6%
2021 5% 2017 6%



Individual/Joint Filers

To e-file your 2023 City of Akron income tax return. Please click on the button to the right. E-FILE

Effective January 1, 2018 the income tax rate for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.5%.  All residents and partial year residents 18 years of age and older are required to file a tax return regardless of whether or not any tax is due.  The only filing exception is if an individual qualifies to file a Declaration of Exemption.

Commonly used forms for individual and joint filers are available below.

Should you need any additional information or assistance in completing these forms, we can be reached at the following numbers:


  • Call 330-375-2290 for any general questions
  • Call 330-375-2039 for questions about Non-Resident Refund Applications
We can be reached during normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. 

Please mail all forms, documents, and correspondence to: 

INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
BUSINESS

Effective January 1, 2018 the income tax rate for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.5%.  All businesses within or doing business within the City or any of the JEDDs are required to file an annual Net Profit Return.  Employers are required to withhold, file and remit tax on a monthly or quarterly basis. 

Commonly used forms for businesses are available below.

Should you need any additional information or assistance in completing these forms, we can be reached at the following numbers: 


  • Call 330-375-2497 for questions pertaining to withholding or EFT.
  • Call 330-375-2037 for questions about contractor registration and Akron Tax Registration Numbers
  • Call 330-375-2539 for any other business related questions. 
We can be reached during normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Please mail all forms, documents, and correspondence to:

INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161

JEDD

Effective January 1, 2018 the income tax rate for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.5%.  All businesses within or doing business within the City or any of the JEDDs are required to file an annual Net Profit Return.  Employers are required to withhold, file and remit tax on a monthly or quarterly basis.  

Commonly used forms for the JEDD are available below.

Should you need any additional information or assistance in completing these forms, we can be reached at the following numbers:


  • Call 330-375-2497 for questions pertaining to withholding or EFT.
  • Call 330-375-2539 for any other business related questions. 
We can be reached during normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Please mail all forms, documents, and correspondence to:
 
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161


FAQ'S

Am I required to file an annual tax return?
I am a retired person, do I need to file a tax return?
What document(s) do I need to provide when I file?
Do I receive credit for taxes paid to other municipalities?
Why do I have to pay estimated municipal income taxes?
What are the Due Dates for estimated municipal income tax payments?
Is it possible to amend my estimate during the year?
How do I file an extension?
Can I receive assistance in preparing my City of Akron Income Tax Return?
I attend college outside of Akron but use my parents’ address for mailing purposes.  Do I need to file a tax return with Akron?
I moved during the year.  Do I need to file?
I worked in Akron, but I do not live in Akron.  Do I need to file?
I cannot pay my taxes in full, can I be put on a payment plan?
I need to amend my original return.  What should I do?
Can my Federal Schedule C, E, F or K-1 net operating losses offset my W-2 wage income?
I have Federal Schedule C income and Federal Schedule E net operating loss.  Can I offset my Federal Schedule C income with my Federal Schedule E net operating loss?
I am an owner/partner in a pass-through entity that paid municipal net profit tax to Akron.  How do I report this tax paid on my behalf on Form IR?
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INDIVIDUAL AND JOINT FILER FORM & INSTRUCTIONS - ALL YEARS
BUSINESS FORMS
JEDD FORMS