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1. Who do I contact if I have an Income tax question?

The most comprehensive answers to all your questions are online at www.ritaohio.com. You can also call the around the clock self-service representatives at RITA 1-800-860-7482. To call the local RITA office during work hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) call 440-526-0900. You can also call the City of Tallmadge Finance Office at 330-633-5599 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here to access the Regional Income Tax Agency website.

2. What is the City of Tallmadge rate of income tax?

The City has a 2.25% income tax rate.

3. Who is required to file an income tax return?

All Tallmadge residents age 18 or older, anyone who owns rental properties inside the city, and anyone who owns or operates a business inside the city are required to file an income tax return.

4. What are the mandatory tax filing deadlines?

You must file and pay 2020 Federal, State, and RITA City income taxes by May 17, 2021.

RITA City Income Tax Estimated Taxes are due:

                                       1st Quarter by April 15.

                                       2nd Quarter by June 15.

                                       3rd Quarter by September 15.  

                                       4th Quarter by December 15.  

5. Does Tallmadge have a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) and does it have an income tax?

Yes, Tallmadge has a JEDD with Brimfield Township. The area is off of East Avenue (Tallmadge Rd.) consisting of Cascades of Brimfield and other locations. For more information go to the JEDD Income Tax Rates page.

6. How do I pay my income taxes?

Online payments can be made at www.ritaohio.com. To mail a payment refer to
RITA Mailing Addresses

7. Where do I pay my utility bills and who do I call if I have a question?

City of Tallmadge water and sewer bills can be paid via the Online Payment Portal or by phone at 1-855-329-0850. If you have questions on your utility bill or concerns regarding your consumption, please call the Tallmadge Utilities Department at 330-633-0851.

8. Where do I pay my property taxes and who do I call if I have a question?

Property taxes are paid to Summit County. Your property taxes should be made payable to the Summit County Fiscal Office. The office is located on the third floor of the Ohio Building in downtown Akron at 175 South Main Street. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can call the Summit County Fiscal Office at 330-643-2588. For additional information visit the Summity County Fiscal Office website.

9. Where do my property taxes go?

Property taxes are collected by Summit County. The City of Tallmadge receives only 6.15 mills of the property taxes.

10. Is the City of Tallmadge audited by anyone?

Yes, the city is audited every year by the Auditor of State office. We are proud that the city has received clean audits for decades. The city’s most recent audit report can be obtained on the Ohio Auditor of State's website.

11. Has the city ever been recognized for its financial reporting or received awards?

The City of Tallmadge has received The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the last 24 consecutive years (1992-2015). This is a prestigious national award from the Government Finance Officers Association of U.S. (GFOA) and Canada for conformance to the highest standards for preparation of government financial reports.

In 2016 the city participated in the GFOA's Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) Award Program for the first time and received the award for its 2015 PAFR report. The program was created in 1991 by the GFOA to encourage and assist state and local governments to produce high quality popular annual financial reports specifically designed to be readily accessible and easily understandable to the general public and other interested parties without a background in public finance.

See the Annual Financial Reports webpage for these reports.

12. What is the City of Tallmadge's current bond rating?

In May of 2015, the City of Tallmadge received a bond rating of Aa2 by Moody’s Investor Service. The high rating reflects the city’s moderately sized tax base situated between Akron and Cleveland, solid financial operations supported by sound reserves, strong financial policies and low debt burden with future manageable levels of expected debt.