City of Columbus - Division of Income Tax

City Income Tax Frequently Asked Questions

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	Can someone help me prepare my city tax return?
	How can I make sure my employer is withholding the correct local tax from my wages?
	How do I determine where my local tax is owed?
	How do I know that the federal tax information I submit with my return will remain confidential?
	How do I know what city I live and/or work in?
	I owe city taxes but I am unable to pay my full liability at the time my return is due. Should I still file my return?
	I reside in Columbus, my wages are my only taxable income and my employer is withholding my Columbus tax liability properly. Do I need to file a Columbus return?
	I work in a city that has a 1% local tax rate and I reside in a city that has a 2% local tax rate, yet my employer only withheld local taxes to my city of employment. How do I meet my 2% total local tax obligation to my city of residence?
	I work in Harrisburg and live in Columbus. How do I complete my return?
	I'm a partner in a partnership and a Columbus resident. Do I owe Columbus tax on my income from the partnership?
	I'm self-employed but my business has not shown a profit. Am I required to file a return?
	I'm serving in a fiduciary capacity. What is my responsibility for filing?
	I'm starting a business. What do I need to do about city taxes?
	I have income in addition to that reported on my W-2 from my employer. Can my employer withhold additional tax above the local rate to cover this tax liability?
	Is a filing extension granted to serving in the military (armed forces) while in a combat zone?
	Is city withholding tax based on employee work location or residence?
	My employer withheld Columbus tax, but I live in Reynoldsburg. How can I get a refund?
	My residence mailing address is Hilliard, yet I actually reside within the Columbus city limits and work in an unincorporated area or township that has no local tax. Do I have a local tax obligation and, if so, to which city(ies)?
	My spouse and I file separately at the federal/state levels. Do I have to file the same for municipal purposes?
	What are the top 10 mistakes people make in filing a tax return?
	What if my employer chooses not to withhold the alternate tax for me?
	When can I expect my refund?

Last Updated: October 6, 2005

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