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Important Income Tax Filing Update


The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) is now processing all City of Nelsonville tax returns. Anyone filing their City of Nelsonville Income Tax must use RITA.

RITA tax forms are available below under "Current Tax Documents."

To learn more, please visit the following links or call RITA at 800.860.7482.

RITA Ohio Homepage
Income Tax Rules, Regulations, and Information

Questions? Contact:

Taylor Sappington, Auditor | (740) 753-2233 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


To complete these forms, you must download them, fill them in completely and then mail them in. A form that is not signed will be considered incomplete and not filed. Completed forms must be received on or before due date to avoid penalties or interest charges.

Important Announcements


As of January 1, 2023, the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) is now processing all City of Nelsonville tax returns. Anyone filing their City of Nelsonville Income Tax must use RITA. Forms are available at the top of this page. To learn more, please visit the RITA Ohio Homepage, RITA's Income Tax Rules, Regulations, and Information page, or call RITA at 800.860.7482.


2016 Notice for All Withholding Employers

Follow the link above for a notice to all Nelsonville City Income Tax withholding employers.


Effective January 1, 2014, The City of Nelsonville will only allow .50% credit toward taxes owed*. Whether you work or live in city limits. This will replace the 1% credit allowed in the tax year 2013.

Please advise your employer of these changes.


Effective October 7, 2014 there will be a $25.00 registration fee for all new business working within the City limits per Ordinance 52-13

* Subject to penalties and interest charges if annual income tax returns are not received on or before May 17th by the City of Nelsonville Income Tax Department.


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