Estimated Tax Payments Due September 15

Posted On: Monday, September 7, 2026

The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) is reminding taxpayers that the due date for the next estimated municipal income tax payment is September 15. This deadline applies to individuals and businesses in Ohio who are required to make quarterly payments toward their municipal income tax obligations.

Rather than paying one large sum when filing an annual return, individuals and businesses make four payments throughout the year. Beginning with tax year 2016, Ohio law requires taxpayers to make estimated municipal income tax payments if they will owe $200.00 or more (after subtracting any withholding or credits) to an Ohio municipality.
 
Cities and villages in Ohio impose a municipal income tax to pay for everything from safety services including police and fire, to road maintenance, parks and recreation, and more.  Estimated tax payments help ensure a consistent flow of revenue to support these services.

RITA collects and administers these local income taxes on behalf of over 400 cities and villages in 83 counties (just over 60% of all taxing jurisdictions in Ohio with an income tax).

If a taxpayer’s municipality partners with RITA as its tax administrator, estimated payments can be made online using MyAccount or FastPay tools. 

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