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Municipal Tax Reform

Municipal tax reform brings simpler compliance

OSCPA’s top legislative priority for years has been achieving meaningful reforms to Ohio’s municipal tax structure—the most complicated in the nation. In 2017, OSCPA worked with Ohio leaders and the Municipal Tax Reform Coalition to pass additional, pro-business reforms that reduce costs and red tape, making it easier for taxpayers to comply with filing requirements.

Ohio Tax Reform
Business taxpayers who file net profits returns in more than one municipality can opt in to file one central return through the Ohio Business Gateway and make estimated quarterly payments.

Centralized Filing FAQ

When is registration open?Open

Effective for taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2018, taxpayers subject to a municipal net profit tax may elect to file and pay on a centralized basis at http://www.tax.ohio.gov/MunicipalTax.aspx or by filing Form MNP R. Registration has been available with ODT since October 2017.
What is the deadline to register?Open or Close

The taxpayer must register with ODT and provide notification to each municipal corporation by the first day of the third month of the taxpayer’s taxable year (March 1 for calendar year filers).
Where do filings and payments take place?Open or Close

An electing taxpayer must file any tax return, estimated taxes, or extension through the Ohio Business Gateway (OBG). Payments must also be made through the OBG. The ODT is also exploring the option of allowing taxpayers to file and pay through the Modernized e-File (MeF) program.
Who needs to be notified other than ODT?Open or Close

Taxpayers making the election must also notify each municipal corporation in which the taxpayer conducted business during the previous taxable year by sending Form MNP MN to each municipality. There are two versions of Form MNP MN, one for tax preparers and one for taxpayers. A new business making an election does not have to notify any municipalities of its election.
If a business elects to participate, how long is the commitment?Open or Close

Once the election has been made by the electing taxpayer, it automatically renews year to year unless the taxpayer terminates the election by filing a form with the tax commissioner by the first day of the third month of any taxable year.
Have additional questions?Open or Close

Please visit https://www.tax.ohio.gov/MunicipalTax/FAQ.aspx

Latest news on municipal income tax reform:

May 23, 2019

Muni tax case heads to Supreme Court as cities file appeal

Society pledges to continue working to protect needed reforms.
Apr 05, 2019

OSCPA prevails in latest municipal tax reform battle

Ohio’s 10th District Court of Appeals this week unanimously denied a motion for reconsideration collectively filed by over 160 cities seeking to overturn laws that enabled sweeping, pro-taxpayer municipal income tax changes.
Feb 20, 2019

Podcast: March 1 deadline almost here for centralized filing

Less confusion, less hassle and less frustration. That’s the difference opting in to centralized collection could make for you and your business this year.
Feb 13, 2019

Businesses stand to miss out as March 1 deadline looms

Many Ohio businesses will miss out on the chance to save on some of their tax compliance burden – estimated by the Ohio Department of Taxation to collectively save Ohioans more than $800 million in administrative costs – if they ignore a deadline coming up March 1.
Feb 06, 2019

Podcast: Ruling saved more than just centralized filing

Last week’s appeals court decision in favor of the Ohio Department of Taxation over cities was good news for the state’s economy for several reasons, said Barbara Benton, CAE, OSCPA’s VP of government relations.