Columbus, OH Payroll Tax Registration

Mar 25, 2026

If you are an employer in Columbus, 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 Columbus

Columbus, Ohio Local City Tax Setup for Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

All Columbus residents are required to pay a local city tax, even if they work outside the city. Nonresidents are required to pay the earnings tax on income earned within Columbus limits. The tax also applies to the net profits of businesses. Note: Nonprofits are required to register in order to withhold and remit the Columbus Local City tax for employees wages. 501(c) tax-exempt organizations can provide their IRS determination letter to the city of Columbus in order to claim exemption from the Columbus City Business Income Tax, and would still be require to remit taxes on unrelated business income.

Sign up for a Tax Account Online
Visit the Columbus Revenue Information Service Portal homepage and click on "Register a Customer" in the "New Customers" section to start registering for a tax account.

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Accounts Logins

Columbus CRISP

Columbus, OH Payroll Registration Agencies

City of Columbus Income Tax Division

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