Athens, OH Payroll Tax Registration

Oct 28, 2025

If you are an employer in Athens, 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 Athens

Athens, Ohio Local Withholding Tax Setup for LLP, Corporation, LLC, Professional Corporation

Employers must register with the City of Athens, Ohio Income Tax Department to withhold income tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within Athens, 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 Income Tax account.

  1. Complete a Business Questionnaire

    Complete a City of Athens Business Questionnaire.

  2. File Your Business Questionnaire

    File your completed Business Questionnaire with the City of Athens Income Tax Department by email.

  3. Add Municipality to Your Ohio Business Gateway Account

    Log in to your Ohio Business Gateway account and add the City of Athens as a new tax jurisdiction to report and pay the local withholding tax online.

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