Ohio Department of Taxation

Jul 11, 2025

Access the Ohio Department of Taxation here.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is the state agency responsible for overseeing tax compliance and revenue collection in the state of Ohio. They work to ensure that individuals and businesses are meeting their tax obligations in accordance with state laws and regulations.

Agency Accounts

Ohio Withholding Account

Access your online account via OH ID.

The Ohio Withholding Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

Withholding Account Number
Initial Withholding Tax Filing Frequency

Bureau of Workers' Compensation Policy Account

The Bureau of Workers' Compensation Policy Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

BWC Policy Number

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) Account

Access your online account via OH ID.

The Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) Account Number

Ohio Sales Tax Account

Access your online account via OH ID.

The Ohio Sales Tax Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

Sales Tax Account Number

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