Baltimore, OH Payroll Tax Registration

Dec 23, 2025

If you are an employer in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore

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

Employers must register with the Ohio Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to withhold income tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within Baltimore, even if they are remote.

Complete Registration Online
Create a RITA MyAccount, if you haven't already done so, to register for Baltimore withholding tax. Select "Withholder" as the tax type.
Add Municipality to RITA MyAccount
Log in to your RITA MyAccount and click "Add Municipality" to add Baltimore withholding tax to your account.

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Baltimore, OH Payroll Registration Agencies

Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)

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