Income Tax
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If you prefer to drop off, instead of mailing, your Akron or JEDD Income Tax Forms, documents, responses to letters, payments (checks or money orders only, no cash), a Drop Box is now available. Please place the contents inside of an envelope and be sure to include your contact information: address, email address and telephone number(s). If you prefer that we complete your tax form, you can click here to download a “Tax Form Completion Request” and either mail it or drop it in the Drop Box. The drop box is accessible Monday through Friday between 6:00 am and 5:50 pm. The Drop box is not accessible on weekends or holidays.
The location of the Income Tax Division Drop Box is inside of the PNC Center, at the corner of South Main Street and West Bowery Street in downtown Akron:
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100 (Also known as the PNC Center)
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
To Make An “Online Payment (Other Than E-File)” click the button below:
Online Payment other than E-File
OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED
City of Akron Income Tax Division and Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
NEW MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016.
Pursuant to Amended Substitute House Bill 5, new State of Ohio mandated municipal income tax guidelines have been established for tax returns due for the tax years beginning January 1, 2016 and after.
City of Akron and JEDD income tax quarterly withholding due dates have changed as a result of Ohio Senate Bill 172. Effective with the third quarter of 2016, the due date for Quarterly filers is the last day of the month following the end of the quarter.
INTEREST RATES
Please use the links below for information detailed by type of filer:
View a City Calendar
Additional Resources
BUSINESS
Prior to January 1, 2018 the tax rate for the City of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.25%. The new tax rate of 2.5% is effective January 1, 2018 for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs. 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.
Below are links to commonly used forms for businesses. Should you need any additional information or assistance in completing these forms, we can be reached at the following numbers:
City of Akron Income Tax Division mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
JEDD
Prior to January 1, 2018 the tax rate for the City of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.25%. The new tax rate of 2.5% is effective January 1, 2018 for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs. 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.
Below are links to commonly used forms for the JEDD. Should you need any additional information or assistance in completing these forms, we can be reached at the following numbers:
Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
Individual/Joint Filers
To e-file your 2022 City of Akron income tax return. Please click on the button to the right. E-FILE
Prior to January 1, 2018 the tax rate for the City of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.25%. The new tax rate of 2.5% is effective January 1, 2018 for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs. 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 an Exemption Certificate.
Below are links to commonly used forms for individual and joint filers. Should you need any additional information or assistance in completing these forms, we can be reached at the following numbers:
City of Akron Income Tax Division mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
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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
If you prefer to drop off, instead of mailing, your Akron or JEDD Income Tax Forms, documents, responses to letters, payments (checks or money orders only, no cash), a Drop Box is now available. Please place the contents inside of an envelope and be sure to include your contact information: address, email address and telephone number(s). If you prefer that we complete your tax form, you can click here to download a “Tax Form Completion Request” and either mail it or drop it in the Drop Box. The drop box is accessible Monday through Friday between 6:00 am and 5:50 pm. The Drop box is not accessible on weekends or holidays.
The location of the Income Tax Division Drop Box is inside of the PNC Center, at the corner of South Main Street and West Bowery Street in downtown Akron:
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100 (Also known as the PNC Center)
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
To Make An “Online Payment (Other Than E-File)” click the button below:
Online Payment other than E-File
OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED
City of Akron Income Tax Division and Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
NEW MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016.
Pursuant to Amended Substitute House Bill 5, new State of Ohio mandated municipal income tax guidelines have been established for tax returns due for the tax years beginning January 1, 2016 and after.
City of Akron and JEDD income tax quarterly withholding due dates have changed as a result of Ohio Senate Bill 172. Effective with the third quarter of 2016, the due date for Quarterly filers is the last day of the month following the end of the quarter.
INTEREST RATES
| 2016 | 5% | 2020 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6% | 2021 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6% | 2022 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7% | 2023 | 7% |
Please use the links below for information detailed by type of filer:
View a City Calendar
Additional Resources
BUSINESS
Prior to January 1, 2018 the tax rate for the City of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.25%. The new tax rate of 2.5% is effective January 1, 2018 for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs. 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.
Below are links to commonly used forms for businesses. 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.
City of Akron Income Tax Division mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
JEDD
Prior to January 1, 2018 the tax rate for the City of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.25%. The new tax rate of 2.5% is effective January 1, 2018 for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs. 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.
Below are links to commonly used forms for the JEDD. 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.
Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
Individual/Joint Filers
To e-file your 2022 City of Akron income tax return. Please click on the button to the right. E-FILE
Prior to January 1, 2018 the tax rate for the City of Akron as well as the four JEDDs is 2.25%. The new tax rate of 2.5% is effective January 1, 2018 for the city of Akron as well as the four JEDDs. 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 an Exemption Certificate.
Below are links to commonly used forms for individual and joint filers. 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
City of Akron Income Tax Division mailings should be sent to:
INCOME TAX DIVISION
CITY OF AKRON
1 CASCADE PLZ STE 100
AKRON, OH 44308-1161
Additional Resources
The previous “City of Akron Estimated Payments Program” has been replaced with a new system.
Please click here for the new payment option.
If you have any questions, please contact the Income Tax Division.
For Individuals:
Email IncomeTax@akronohio.gov,
Telephone 330-375-2290
Fax 330-375-2112
For Businesses:
Email OnlineTax@akronohio.gov
Telephone 330-375-2539
Fax 330-375-2456
Please click here for the new payment option.
If you have any questions, please contact the Income Tax Division.
For Individuals:
Email IncomeTax@akronohio.gov,
Telephone 330-375-2290
Fax 330-375-2112
For Businesses:
Email OnlineTax@akronohio.gov
Telephone 330-375-2539
Fax 330-375-2456
This payment option will allow Credit / Debit card and E-check payments to be made 24/7. You will be directed to a third party website, ACI / Official Payments. This is a payment site and does not replace the required filing of a tax return document as specified below.
From the ACI site:
Enter Payment Amount and Payment Option
Continue to the “Make a Payment” screen.
Click “Continue as Guest”
Select Customer Type as either “Individual” or “Business”
Proceed with your information.
Individuals can pay the following items: Annual Return, Quarterly Estimated Tax, Balance Due amount from a Notice Received from our office, a Promissory Note payment, or an Extension Request payment. Since this is a payment site, the Annual Return is required to be filed separately with our office. Annual Returns filed through our E-file system should not be paid using this payment option, but instead using the E-file website.
Businesses can pay the following items: Business Net Profit Return, Business Estimates, Withholding, Balance Due amount from a Notice Received from our office, a Promissory Note payment, or a Business Extension Net Profit Return payment. Since this is a payment site, a Business Net Profit Return or the Withholding Annual Reconciliation is required to be filed separately with our office. Employers please note that our other Withholding payment applications continue to be available.
The third party processor of this service charges a fee. The City of Akron does not receive any part of the fee.
Users of this service will be charged as follows:
A fee of $0.70 for E-check payments
A fee of the greater of $1.00 or 2.5% of the amount being paid using a Credit or Debit Card.
Proceed to online payments
Return to Income Tax Homepage
From the ACI site:
Enter Payment Amount and Payment Option
Continue to the “Make a Payment” screen.
Click “Continue as Guest”
Select Customer Type as either “Individual” or “Business”
Proceed with your information.
Individuals can pay the following items: Annual Return, Quarterly Estimated Tax, Balance Due amount from a Notice Received from our office, a Promissory Note payment, or an Extension Request payment. Since this is a payment site, the Annual Return is required to be filed separately with our office. Annual Returns filed through our E-file system should not be paid using this payment option, but instead using the E-file website.
Businesses can pay the following items: Business Net Profit Return, Business Estimates, Withholding, Balance Due amount from a Notice Received from our office, a Promissory Note payment, or a Business Extension Net Profit Return payment. Since this is a payment site, a Business Net Profit Return or the Withholding Annual Reconciliation is required to be filed separately with our office. Employers please note that our other Withholding payment applications continue to be available.
The third party processor of this service charges a fee. The City of Akron does not receive any part of the fee.
Users of this service will be charged as follows:
A fee of $0.70 for E-check payments
A fee of the greater of $1.00 or 2.5% of the amount being paid using a Credit or Debit Card.
Proceed to online payments
Return to Income Tax Homepage
Our Internet EFT system for Employer Withholding payments has been redesigned and is now available. Additionally, the IVR phone payment system is also available by calling (330) 375-2165 and can be used as an alternative to the Internet EFT system.
Your account number, PIN and threshold amounts are the same whether filing over the internet or filing using the telephone IVR system.
If you have any EFT questions, please call the Income Tax Division’s EFT Section at 330-375-2497 (telephone) or 330-375-2456 (fax).
Thank you
The Division of Income Tax
EFT Section
Additional Resources
Withholding Payments
Employer Withholding Information
EFT Enrollment Form
ACH Credit Specifications
Electronic Submission of W-2s
FAQ'S
As of 1/1/2018 our tax rate is 2.5%. For years prior to that our tax rate is 2.25%. Generally, an individual's gross income (including income which is deferred) and a business's net profits are taxable. Click on the following link for a list of taxable and non-taxable income. A list is also available from our Income Tax Office.
Absolutely! Akron was the first city in the state of Ohio to have online tax filing for its residents, beginning with tax year 1999.
You must file a Form D-1 (Declaration of Estimated Income Tax) by April 15th of each year, if the estimate of tax that will not be withheld exceeds two hundred ($200.00). On it you must estimate the amount of tax you will owe for the year. One-fourth of the estimate must be paid with the Form D-1. Subsequent payments are due June 15th and September 15th of the current year, and January 15th of the following year.
[Note: This requirement is waived for the first year of eligibility.]
[Note: This requirement is waived for the first year of eligibility.]
Yes. On the back of each quarterly statement (Form AQ-1) is a form for amending your Declaration of Estimated Income Tax. Complete it and put a check mark in the box on the front of the form to indicate that the Declaration has been amended.
All individuals under eighteen years of age are exempt from city of Akron Income Tax and are eligible for a refund of municipal tax withheld. In the year in which you turn 18 any income you earn after you turn 18 is subject to Akron Income Tax.
No. You are not required to file an income tax return with Akron, nor are you taxed by Akron on these types of income. However, you must file an exemption certificate with us so we will not send you income tax returns in future years.
Yes. The penalty rate is a straight 15% . Interest will be calculated at the July federal short-term interest rate plus 5%.
Yes, we are open to serve the public Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. However, we are closed on all national holidays.
Both the Income Tax Ordinance and the Rules and Regulations can be viewed or printed from our website.
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