With income tax fraud and identity theft on the rise, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars by increasing security measures. The identity verification letter is just one of the tools ODT is using to prevent fraudsters from receiving a refund as a result of identity theft.
Property taxes are due every February and July. You will receive bills in January and June.
The Failure to File penalty is 5% of the unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month that a tax return is late. The penalty won't exceed 25% of your unpaid taxes.
Late filing penalty is the greater of 5% of the tax due or $50.00 for each month the return is late, up to a maximum of 50% of the tax due or $500, even if the late-filed return results in a refund. Please respond within 21 days to avoid further collection actions.
The Ohio Department of Taxation provides a tool that allows you to check the status of your income tax refund online. You can also call the department's individual taxpayer helpline at 1-800-282-1784.
Who is eligible for the Homestead Exemption program? Those eligible must be 65 years of age or older or be permanently or totally disabled, meet annual state set income requirements, and own the home where they live as of January 1st or the year in which they apply. 4.