If you are an employer in Ashland, Ohio, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.
How to Register for Payroll Tax in Ashland
Ashland, Ohio Local Withholding Tax Setup for
Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation
Employers must register with the City of Ashland, Ohio Municipal Income Tax Department to withhold income tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within Ashland, even if they are remote. Note: Employers may elect to withhold tax for their employees' city of residence if the employees work in an area where there is no tax or the tax is lower than in the employees' city of residence. This practice is known as "courtesy withholding." The registration form is also used to apply for a Business Net Profit Tax account.
File a Business Questionnaire Online
File a Business Questionnaire with the City of Findlay Income Tax Department online.
Add Municipality to Your Ohio Business Gateway Account
Log in to your Ohio Business Gateway account and add the City of Ashland as a new tax jurisdiction to report and pay the local withholding tax online.
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