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R.I.T.A. E-File Information

FREE ELECTRONIC FILING & PAYMENT OPTIONS

FOR MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX

BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS CAN FILE TAXES AND MAKE PAYMENTS ON-LINE THROUGH

The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) at www.ritaohio.com.

Employers filing withholding returns are provided two choices:

Ø Fill in a simple withholding form, or

Ø Attach a payroll file

A secured ACH payment (electronic debit of a checking account) completes the filing.

Individual taxpayers are provided the following features:

Ø A simple step-by-step calculation of taxes or refunds

Ø Ability to file even if you moved in 2011

Ø Electronic transfer of refunds into checking or savings accounts

Ø Pay by credit card or ACH (electronic debit of checking or savings accounts)

Ø Delay payment of taxes – file as early as you like and set up an ACH payment anytime before April 15^th, 2012

Here’s what you’ll need to E-FILE:

Ø Social Security numbers for yourself and your spouse

Ø W2 forms from all employers

Ø 1099 forms and Federal Schedules C, E, & F.

Ø Date of move for residents that moved in 2011

Ø Bank Routing and Account numbers – for a fast refund or to pay electronically

FAST – SIMPLE – SECURE – FREE

For more information log on to www.ritaohio.com or call 800.860.7482

Answer

Question : 1. Who must file? ‎(1)

All Aurora residents and partial year residents, 18 years of age or older, must file an annual City income tax return, whether or not any tax is due.

All individuals under eighteen (18) years of age are exempt from the Aurora income tax and are eligible for a refund of Aurora municipal tax that was withheld by the employer.

Any person or entity who operated a business or owed rental property in Aurora, must file a return.

Question : 2. When should the municipal return be filed? ‎(1)

Aurora municipal income tax annual returns are due on April 15th, 2012.

Quarterly estimates are due per the following schedule:

1st Estimate - April 15th
2nd Estimate - July 31st
3rd Estimate - October 31st
4th Estimate - January 31st

Question : 3. What is the City of Aurora income tax rate? ‎(1)

Aurora income tax rate is 2% and is based on qualified wages and business net profits.

Question : 4. What income is taxable? ‎(1)

All earned income is taxable.

Examples of taxable income would be earned income such as wages, salaries, commissions, tips, net profit from a business, net rental income, and distributive shares of the net profits of a partnership or subchapter S corporation.

Question : 5. What income is not taxable? ‎(1)

Income such as dividends, interest, military pay, pensions, alimony, child support, Social Security, Medicare, gifts, inheritances, scholarships and income from lotteries and games of chance are not taxable under the City of Aurora municipal income tax.

Question : 6. What is a tax credit? ‎(1)

A credit is where a city gives a reduction in the municipal income tax liability to a resident of that city who pays taxes to a municipality where they work.

Question : 7. Does Aurora give a tax credit? ‎(1)

Yes, Aurora gives a credit to Aurora residents for municipal income taxes paid to other municipalities in an amount not to exceed 2% of their Aurora taxable income.

Question : 8. Codified Ordinance Chapter 187 - Income Tax ‎(1)

To read about Chapter 187, click here: http://www.auroraoh.com/cc/code/default.aspx. You will be redirected to the Code of Ordinances website where you can search Chapter 187.

Answer

Question : 1. When are property taxes due? ‎(1)

Property taxes are mailed out in January and July each year. They are due in February and August.

Question : 2. How can I estimate my property tax? ‎(1)

To estimate your 2011 annual property taxes payable in 2012, use the following formula:

[Market Value or Cost of Home Including Land] x [0.35] x [0.056333935]

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For a more accurate estimate, use the Portage County Auditor's online calculator at http://www.portagecountyauditor.org/

Question : 3. How much will a new tax levy increase my property taxes? ‎(1)

A 1 mil tax levy will increase your property taxes by $30.60 for every $100,000 of property value.

Question : 4. Who should I contact if I have additional questions? ‎(1)

You should contact the Portage County Treasurer's Office for any questions regarding property taxes.

Phone: 330-297-3586

Fax: 330-297-3393
*Toll Free 1-800-772-3799
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday