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1. Does the City of Whitehall have mandatory tax filing?

Yes, all Whitehall residents (age 18 or over) must file annual income tax returns, whether or not they have been fully withheld and/or have paid a municipal income tax to another community. The Whitehall Income Tax Return is due on or before April 15, 2015.

2. How do I determine where my local tax is owed?

Local tax is due first to the city in which the income was actually earned and secondly to your city of residence, based on their laws.

3. What is the City of Whitehall's current tax rate and what type of income is taxable?

The income tax rate is 2.5%. Generally, gross income (including income which is deferred) and business net profits are taxable at the local level.

4. Can I prepare my City of Whitehall Income Taxes online?

Yes! Full year residents may use the City's web tool to prepare their tax return if they meet the following conditions:

Had W-2 only income and lived and worked within Whitehall corporate limits, or
Had W-2 only income and worked outside of the City. If this is your situation, you must send in a copy or copies of W-2's after filing electronically. File Online

5. Can I pay my taxes online?

The City of Whitehall is pleased to offer an additional payment option for paying your income tax. Paymentus Corporation, a third party automated payment service, accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and electronic check. Advantages to using Paymentus online:

-You may make your payment anytime, any day, 24/7.
-The Whitehall Income Tax division receives instant notification of your payment and will post it to your account the next business day. For each payment, you will receive a confirmation number and an email confirmation will be sent to you. Pay Online

6. Can I still pay my taxes with a credit card if I don't have access to the online website service?

Yes! This can be accomplished by:
-Using the computer kiosk located just inside the Auditor's office to log onto the website to personally make your payment.
-You may also pay by phone with Paymentus Corporation by calling 1-877-360-3472.
Paymentus Corporation will charge a convenience fee for each transaction.

7. Is there free Income Tax Assistance available for federal and state returns? How about City of Whitehall returns?

Yes! Assistance is offered through The Ohio Benefit Bank - a free service that provides help for Ohioans with incomes below $65,000.00 to claim tax credits and other work support benefits. To get additional information on the Benefit Bank call 1-800-648-1176 or click on the link below.

For assistance in preparing your City of Whitehall return, please visit the Office of the Auditor, 360 S. Yearling Road in Whitehall. Office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For assistance over the phone, please call (614) 237-9803 during office hours. We are happy to help you with all of your income tax questions. Ohio Benefit Bank

8. Am I able to receive a refund of the tax my employer took out for my work city while I worked at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

This question is being decided in the courts. You can fill out and file a Non-Resident Employee Refund Application Form to request the refund, and the City of Whitehall will hold the refund request until a final court decision is made. Make sure to complete the entire form, including checking the box at the top to indicate the request is related to COVID-19.

9. How long will it be before the courts make a final decision?

It’s not clear right now when a final ruling will be made. The court case was filed in July 2020 and is still in its early stages. (The Buckeye Institute v. City of Columbus Auditor, 20 CV 004301, Franklin County Common Pleas Court)

10. How will I know when a final court decision has been made?

When a final ruling is made, the City of Whitehall will either issue the refund (if that’s the decision) or notify you that you are not eligible to receive the refund due to the court ruling.

Remember that even if you are able to receive a refund of the tax withheld for your workplace city, you will likely owe that tax, or some portion of it to your residence community if that community has a tax. If you have, an outstanding tax debt owed to the City of Whitehall the refund will used to offset this debt.