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posted Dec 3, 2023 12:54:03 PM

How do I file city taxes in columbus Ohio for 2023.?

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Level 15
Dec 3, 2023 12:58:33 PM

City/local tax returns for Ohio can only be printed and mailed.  You complete the city return when you are in the Ohio state tax return section of the program.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for city/local tax returns - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/city-tax-returns-turbotax-state-program/L0fev7XS3_US_en_US?uid=lppyqwzv

Level 15
Dec 3, 2023 1:27:51 PM

Q. How do I file city taxes in Columbus Ohio for 2023.?

A. I assume you man 2022. See below.  If you are asking about making estimated payments for 2023, contact the city for estimate vouchers. https://new.columbus.gov/Services/Make-a-Payment/Pay-Taxes

 

 

There are 2 state wide agencies that help Ohio Cities collect City Income taxes. One is CCA (Central Collection Agency) and the other, larger one, is RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency). There is a pull down list of cities, in Turbo Tax(TT), for both City Tax Forms (CCA) & RITA. TurboTax can only do RITA & CCA cities.  

 

But many  Ohio cities, including Columbus,  use neither agency. These cities design their own forms and require you to use them.  You can get paper copies from the individual city. Most are available at the city’s web site. Many cities will prepare the tax return for you, but you have to go to city hall in person. Some may have on line filing (try the city web site). Although they won't usually admit it, some will even accept CCA forms*. So you could try filling out a CCA form on TurboTax and mailing it to your city. But, I actually find it easier to fill out a city return by hand or at the city, CCA or RITA web site, than to use TT. Things don't happen automatically and you need to know what you’re doing. The actual  city forms are easier to follow than the TT interview.

TT cannot e-file an Ohio City or RITA return. It must be printed and mailed.

 

*I've heard that Columbus will accept CCA forms. In the Ohio program, you will reach a screen titled "A few things before we wrap up your state taxes" (Other tax Situations at the Summary Screen). Scroll down to Ohio City Taxes. Press Start or revisit. On the next page select City tax forms. You cannot e-file, but will have to print & mail.