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INCOME TAX INFORMATION

As of July 1, 2009, the Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) began collecting municipal income tax for the Village of Swanton. R.I.TA. is responsible for the administration and collection of all income taxes and serves as an Agent of the Village of Swanton in this capacity.

 

All Village of Swanton tax payments and forms, for current or prior tax years, are to be mailed to R.I.T.A., not to the Village of Swanton. Tax filings and payments can also be completed online at www.ritaohio.com.

 

If you have any questions regarding your Village of Swanton income tax, please contact R.I.T.A. at 

800.860.7482 (toll free).

Filing Deadline:

Municipal income tax returns are due on April 15th, aligning with the State of Ohio's deadline.

Tax Rate:

The Village of Swanton imposes a 1.50% tax on all salaries, wages, commissions, and other compensation earned within the Village.

Credit for Taxes Paid to Another Municipality:

You may receive a credit of 50% on up to 1% of the income tax withheld by your workplace municipality. For example, if you work in a municipality with a 1.50% tax rate, you will owe 1% to Swanton.

Employer Responsibilities:

Employers within the Village must withhold income tax from employee compensation and remit it to the Village either monthly or quarterly, as required by ordinance.


Resident Responsibilities:

All residents with earned income are subject to a 1.50% payroll tax. The Village contracts with the Regional Income Tax Authority (R.I.T.A.) to manage income tax collection.

Sample Credit & Tax Liability Calculation:

  • Wages: $40,000

  • Workplace Tax Withheld: $600 (Wauseon @ 1.5%)

  • Resident Tax Liability: $600 (Swanton @ 1.5%)

  • Credit for Taxes Paid: $200 (50% of 1% of $40,000)

  • Tax Owed: $400

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