If you are opening a business in Ohio, or if you already have a business, Ohio state taxes have to be on your mind. You may have questions about what taxes you need to pay, who to pay and how to pay the taxes for your business. The Internet, specifically the website for the Ohio Department of Taxation, can help.

You can quickly and easily obtain tax information and Ohio tax forms online, and you can even file taxes for your business online. When filing taxes for your business in the state of Ohio, be sure to:

1. Get the necessary tax information for your business.

2. Obtain Ohio local tax forms and Ohio state tax forms online.

3. File many Ohio state taxes for your business online by first registering for the Ohio Business Getaway (OBG).

4. Use various online tax services provided by the Ohio Department of Taxation

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Obtain Ohio tax information for businesses

No matter what kind of information on Ohio state taxes that you require, you can find Ohio state and local tax resources online. Use the Ohio Department of Taxation's website to find information on taxes including real property tax, municipal income tax and sales tax.

I recommend: Obtain information on business taxes in the state of Ohio including information on Ohio state sales tax from the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Locate the Ohio tax forms you need for your business

If you intend to file a paper tax return for your business or if you simply want to review applicable Ohio tax forms, use the website of the Ohio Department of Taxation to help you. If you know the number or title of the tax form or the type of tax form you need, you can perform a simple search online.

I recommend: Search for Ohio local tax and Ohio state tax forms online on the website for the Ohio Department of Taxation.

File your Ohio state taxes online

Filing taxes for your Ohio business online is quick and easy. Once you register for the Ohio Business Getaway (OBG), you will have access to all of the necessary Ohio local tax forms and Ohio state tax forms that you need as well as simple software to help you file your business taxes in a secure and reliable manner.

I recommend: Register for the Ohio Business Getaway (OBG) online to have the ability to electronically file taxes for your business including commercial activity tax, Ohio sales tax and employer withholding.

Take advantage of the online tax services from the Ohio Department of Taxation

Business owners and financial professionals have at their disposal a wealth of online tax services from the Ohio Department of Taxation. Be sure to take advantage of these online services to simplify taking care of your business taxes and save you time.

I recommend: Use Ohio's tax finder to help you determine the municipal tax and sales and use tax for your business's address. You can also obtain a tax district summary using the tax finder. You can also complete the commercial activity tax (CAT) registration for your business online.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you have to close your business, follow all proper Ohio state tax procedures. You can get information on taxes for closing businesses from the Ohio Department of Taxation.