Moscow, OH Payroll Tax Registration

Feb 17, 2026

If you are an employer in Moscow, 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 Moscow

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

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

  1. Complete Registration Online

    Create a RITA MyAccount, if you haven't already done so, to register for Moscow withholding tax. Select "Withholder" as the tax type.

  2. Add Municipality to RITA MyAccount

    Log in to your RITA MyAccount and click "Add Municipality" to add Moscow withholding tax to your account.

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