Cincinnati, OH Payroll Tax Registration

If you are an employer in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati

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

Employers are required to register with the City of Cincinnati Income Tax Division to withhold income tax from the qualifying wages of employees working in Cincinnati, even if they are remote. If less than $2,400 will be withheld for the year, you must pay taxes on a quarterly basis. If $2,400 to $11,999 will be withheld for the year, you must pay taxes on a monthly basis. If $12,000 or more will be withheld for the year, you must pay taxes on a semi-monthly basis. Note: As of 2024, the income of employees under eighteen years of age is exempt and not taxable.

1. Submit New Account Request Online
   

   Apply for a withholding account with the City of Cincinnati Tax Connect online. Note: Select "Withholding" as the account type.

2. Create a City of Cincinnati Tax Connect Login
   

   After registering for your withholding account, register for a City of Cincinnati Tax Connect online account in order to manage your withholding payments and filings.

Documents and Resources

• Income Taxes - City of Cincinnati Dept. of Finance
• Frequently Asked Questions - City of Cincinnati Dept. of Finance

Accounts Logins

• City of Cincinnati, OH Tax Connect

Cincinnati, OH Payroll Registration Agencies

• City of Cincinnati Department of Finance

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Ohio

• Ohio Payroll Tax Registration