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1. Frequently Asked Question about the community?

Frequently Asked Question about the community?

2. Frequently Asked Question about the community?

Frequently Asked Question about the community?

3. Frequently Asked Question about the community?

Frequently Asked Question about the community?

4. Frequently Asked Question about the community?

Frequently Asked Question about the community?

5. Frequently Asked Question about the community?

Frequently Asked Question about the community?

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1. What is the Village of Richfield Income Tax rate and what type of income is taxable?

The income tax rate is two percent (2%). Generally, gross income (including income which is deferred for pension / savings, etc.) and business net profits are taxable.

2. I am a Village of Richfield resident and work in an area with no municipal tax. How often must I file with Richfield?

You must file estimated tax payments on a quarterly basis on a Form R-ES, estimating the amount of tax you will owe for the year. You must make payments on 90% of your estimated annual tax. Each quarterly payment must be 1/4 of the 90% estimate.

The first quarterly payment is due April 15th. The subsequent payments are due January 15th, June 15th, and September 15th of the current year.

3. Is it possible to amend my estimate during the year?

Yes. Simply make the changes on the estimated payment form when you are making a quarterly payment.

4. Is there an age limit for individuals subject to the Village of Richfield Income Tax?

Yes. All individuals under eighteen years of age are exempt from Richfield’s Income Tax and are eligible for a refund of municipal tax withheld for Richfield. When an individual becomes eighteen they are subject to tax only for that portion of the year following their eighteenth birthday.

There is no upper age limit.

5. Am I required to file a Village of Richfield Income Tax Return if I am retired and my only income is from Social Security, company pension, interest and dividends?

No. You are not taxed by Richfield on these types of income and therefore you are not required to file an income tax return with Richfield. However, please inform us if you have no income taxable to Richfield so that we can mark your file accordingly.

6. Is there a penalty for filing tax returns late?

Yes, there is a late filing fee of $25. The penalty rate for any tax due is 15% penalty of the unpaid balance at the time that the payment. Also, interest of 0.583% per month is charged on tax due.

7. Can I receive assistance in preparing my individual Village of Richfield Income Tax Return?

Yes. The Income Tax Division personnel can assist you either by telephone, mail, or in person.

The Income Tax Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Visit the Income Tax Office at:
4410 West Streetsboro Road
Richfield, OH 44286

If you visit the Tax Office please bring with you a copy of your Federal Income Tax Return and all W-2’s and 1099’s for wages. These will help us assist you in preparing your Richfield Income Tax Return.

Call 330-659-9201 ext. 223 if you desire assistance by phone.

8. Can I obtain a copy of the Village of Richfield’s Income Tax Ordinance?

Yes. Copies of our Income Tax Ordinance can be obtained at the Income Tax Office for a small fee. The Income Tax Ordinance can be separately accessed at no cost on the Income Tax Department page.

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1. How do I register for a program?

Specific program information will be found on the Programs page Click to view programs

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1. Do I need to have an attorney to represent me?

You may have an attorney represent you at trial if you wish, but you do not have to have one.

2. Can I bring in statements from witnesses to present to the magistrate?

The magistrate will not consider affidavits or other written statements in place of the appearance of a witness at trial. If you want the magistrate to consider the evidence of a witness, he or she must be present at trial.

3. How do I get a witness to come to trial?

If you want a witness to come to court and they refuse to come voluntarily, you must request the clerk of court to issue a subpoena requiring that person to come to court to testify.

They must receive the subpoena at least seven days prior to trial.

4. Can I ask the prosecutor for certain information that I will need for trial?

If you think the prosecutor has certain information in its possession that you will need to use at trial, you must make a discovery request to the prosecutor for that information at least seven days prior to trial.

5. What if I can not come to court on the day scheduled for trial?

If you can not appear on the day scheduled for trial you must file a Motion for Continuance prior to trial. You must appear for trial on the day scheduled if the court does not notify you that it has granted your motion. Please include your telephone number with your request.