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Not all Ohio school districts impose an income tax. Your obligation depends on your school district of residence, not your mailing city. This is a common issue we see when working as accountants in Cleveland, Ohio.

In most cases, yes. Many Ohio cities require residents and businesses to file an annual city income tax return, even if all city tax was withheld by an employer. Filing is often required to reconcile withholding, claim credits, or report additional income, which is why many individuals work with a CPA tax accountant for city tax compliance.

Ohio school district tax is filed with your Ohio state income tax return using a separate school district form. It is not filed with the city or RITA/CCA and is commonly handled alongside state returns by a CPA tax accountant.

Ohio school district income tax is a local tax separate from city and state taxes. Certain school districts levy this tax on residents to fund local schools. It applies based on where you live, not where you work.

No. School district tax is completely separate from Ohio city income tax.

• City tax → based on city of residence/work

• School district tax → based only on residence

You may owe both, one, or neither.

Sometimes, but not always. Many employers do not withhold school district tax, which often results in unexpected balances due at tax time.