TAX RATE
The City of Chardon has a 2% income tax which is due from anyone, 18 years of age or older, who lives or works in the City and earns wages.

MANDATORY FILING
The City of Chardon has mandatory filing; therefore, all residents, 18 years of age or older, shall file a return or exemption certificate (including retired persons, welfare recipients, etc.) on or before April 15th of each year whether or not tax is due.

CREDIT
The City of Chardon offers a 50% credit to City residents who pay a local income tax in another community. The 50% credit is calculated based on the tax rate where you live and work, whichever is less. If you live in the City, you must pay the City income tax. There are no provisions in the law permitting communities to share monies collected through income taxes.

TAXABLE INCOME
Income from wages, salaries, commissions, profit from rents, profit from business and prizes and awards such as lottery winnings are subject to the tax.

DECLARATION OF ESTIMATED INCOME
Every resident who anticipates taxable income, and does not have the City of Chardon tax withheld by an employer, must file a declaration estimating their income and the estimated tax due. The estimate shall be filed by April 15th of each year and shall be accompanied by payment of at least one-fourth the estimated tax due. Bills will then be mailed to you for the second, third and fourth quarterly payments. However, you should be aware that a penalty may be imposed if, by January 31st, you have not paid at least 90% of the tax due on your actual gross income for the preceding calendar year.

FORMS
If a return was filed last year, the proper forms should be mailed to you automatically; however, if forms are needed, copies are available through the Regional Income Tax Agency's (RITA's) website at www.ritaohio.com or at the Chardon Municipal Center. As the tax season approaches, forms will be also be available at the Chardon Branch of the Geauga County Public Library.

RITA e-file  for residents and businesses 

Property Owners Report of Tenants - Residents

Property Owners Report of Tenants - Businesses

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REFUND
City regulations prohibit the paying of refunds that are more than three years old. If you are due a refund, please make your claim promptly.

QUESTIONS
Residents with questions can contact Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) (1-800-860-7482) or the City Tax Administrator (440-286-2696).

LETTER FROM REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY (RITA)

ATTENTION OWNERS OF RENTAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF CHARDON...
If you own rental property in the City of Chardon you are responsible for filing an annual city tax form. As a property owner you are subject to a tax rate of 2% of the net income of the rental property.

It is also mandatory for every property owner of rental property to submit a list to the Tax Administrator of names and addresses of all persons, occupying, leasing or renting the premises. The required list shall be submitted within 30 days of any change in tenant status.

Any further questions regarding the city tax should be directed to the Tax Administrator at 440-286-2696.