Ohio State Income Tax Forms for 2011, 2012

The Ohio Department of Taxation does require you to file an annual state income tax return form. The most common form needed for individual taxpayers is form IT-1040.

The taxation department recommends e-filing your state return to avoid any errors or delay in receiving your refund. Also if you owe then you can easily pay online as well. More than 60% of Ohio taxpayers already use the e-filing option.

What’s New?

The Ohio Department of Taxation has recently lowered tax rates by 4.2%. This is part of a plan to lower tax rates over a five year span. It will ultimately lower taxes by almost 21%.

There is a new deduction for retired military. They will receive a credit that reflects a portion of their pension.

There are also larger personal exemptions and medical savings account deductions.

File an Extension

If you need to file an extension on your return then you will need to fill out form 933NT. This form must be filed by April 15^th of the tax year. The extension will allow you an additional 3-6 months to file your return but will not extend the payment date. The payment will only be deferred and will still accrue interest on your taxes due.

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