Question 1

Why should I use a certified public accountant?

Accepted Answer

When you hire a CPA, you can be confident CPAs have met strict licensing and ethics requirements before receiving Ohio certification.

Question 2

What are the municipal income tax rates in Northeast Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Note: RITA/CCA administration info isn’t published in one centralized public list for every city; many cities using RITA are confirmed via RITA’s database, while CCA applies to Cleveland and its participating cities. Credit rules can differ by city ordinance. Always verify with the city’s municipal tax office for exact current details. Here’s an example snapshot of several nearby cities (North Ridgeville / Lorain County / nearby Cuyahoga) showing municipal income tax rate, resident credit for tax paid to other cities, and whether they’re handled by RITA, CCA, or self-administered.

North Ridgeville:  1.0% (Income Tax Rate) 100% credit up to 0.1% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by RITA

Avon: 1.75% until 12/31/2025, 1.95% after 12/31/2025 (Income Tax Rate). 100% credit up to 1.5% until 12/31/2025, 100% credit up to 1.7% after 12/31/2025 (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by RITA

Avon Lake: 1.50% (Income Tax Rate) 100% credit up to 1.50% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by RITA

Bay Village: 1.50% (Income Tax Rate), 100% credit up to 1.00% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by RITA
Elyria: 2.25% (Income Tax Rate), 100% credit up to 2.25% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), Self-administered

Cleveland: 2.50% (Income Tax Rate), 100% credit up to 2.50% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by CCA

Cleveland Heights: 2.25% (Income Tax Rate), 50% credit up to 1.00% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by RITA

North Olmsted: 2.00% (Income Tax Rate), 100% credit up to 2.00% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by RITA

Solon: 2.00% (Income Tax Rate), 100% credit up to 2.00% (Resident Credit for Taxes
Paid Elsewhere), administered by RITA

For other Cities refer to:
RITA Municipalities - Regional Income Tax Agency (https://ritaohio.com/Municipalities)
Tax Rates | CCA - Division Of Taxation (https://www.ccaohio.gov/tax-rates)

Question 3

Does Ohio tax retirement income?

Accepted Answer

Ohio provides retirement income credits and exclusions, but not all retirement income is automatically tax-free. Proper reporting is required to claim available benefits.

Question 4

What income is taxable by Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Ohio generally taxes:
 • Wages and salaries
 • Business income
 • Interest and dividends
 • Certain retirement income (with exclusions and credits)

Question 5

Are city tax rates the same across Ohio?

Accepted Answer

No. City tax rates vary by municipality and can change over time. Rates typically range from 1% to 2.5%, depending on the city.

Question 6

What’s the difference between RITA and CCA?

Accepted Answer

RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency) and CCA (Cleveland Central Collection Agency) are two different city tax authorities. Which one you file with depends on your city of residence or business location.

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