How can we receive the ohio retirement income credit

We are retirees and worked part-time in 2016. Where can we find the criteria for Ohio retirement income credit eligibility?

Retirement tax questions

To qualify for the Ohio Retirement Income Credit, you must meet all of the following criteria:

Your adjusted gross income less exemptions (Ohio IT 1040, line 5) is less than $100,000; AND

  • You received retirement benefits, annuities, or distributions that were made from a pension, retirement, or profit sharing plan; AND
  • You received this income because you have retired; AND
  • This income is included in your Ohio adjusted gross income.

Note: If you previously took a Lump Sum Retirement Income Credit, you CAN'T take the Retirement Income Credit on this year's return or any future year's return.