Ohio Income Tax Return Instructions

All residents of the state of Ohio must file an income tax return once a year. This income tax is based on your annual salary, and your tax percentage is based on what tax bracket you fall into. Tax brackets change every year, so to find out the exact brackets for the year you are filing you should contact the Ohio Department of Taxation. The 1040 income tax form can be filed through the mail, or by using the I-File option on the Department of Taxation home website. To set up an account to file using the I-File, you will need to register using your Social Security number and a password that you determine.

Things You'll Need

• 1040 form

Instructions

1. Obtain the 1040 form from a local post office or from the Department of Taxation website (see Reference). If you want to file via I-File, click the link from the Department of Taxation website and register. The I-File wizard will guide you through the process.

2. Fill out the form, indicating your name, address, Social Security number, employer, and annual income for the year you are filing. Determine how much you owe in taxes by multiplying your salary by the tax percentage of your bracket. If you are filing via I-File, the program will compute this for you.

3. Mail in or submit electronically the completed form before the April 15 deadline so that you do not face any late penalties. The address for the Ohio Department of Taxation is:

   Ohio Department of Taxation
   P.O Box 530
   Columbus, Ohio 43216-0530

Tips & Warnings

• Contact the Department of Taxation for any questions or concerns by calling 1-800-282-1780.

References

• Ohio: Department of Taxation