The primary function of the Ohio Department of Taxation is the collection and administration of most state taxes, several local taxes and the oversight of real property taxation in Ohio. The department also distributes revenue to local governments, libraries and school districts. The department's mission is to provide quality service to Ohio taxpayers by helping them comply with their tax responsibilities and by fairly applying the tax law.

Provides information and guidance for filing and paying Ohio income taxes.

Responsible for assuring that taxpayers, organizations of taxpayers and organizations which serve taxpayers receive the most current information regarding their tax obligations and rights. Duties include informing the public of its rights and responsibilities, communicating requirements of the law to the public, assisting taxpayers in complying with laws and regulations and taking necessary enforcement actions. Provided services include account inquiries; adjustments; alien clearances; applications for Taxpayer Assistance Order; basic tax law assistance (January 2-April 15); check, money order, or cash payment assistance; help with preparing Form 2290; individual taxpyer identification numbers and Form W-7; payment arrangements; procedural inquiries; solutions to tax issues; and tax forms (based on availability). Also provides a Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA), a self-assistance computer kiosk with an IRS employee available to assist individuals with navigating the IRS.gov website.

Responsible for assuring that taxpayers, organizations of taxpayers and organizations which serve taxpayers receive the most current information regarding their tax obligations and rights. Duties include informing the public of its rights and responsibilities, communicating requirements of the law to the public, assisting taxpayers in complying with laws and regulations and taking necessary enforcement actions. Provided services include account inquiries; adjustments; alien clearances; applications for Taxpayer Assistance Order; basic tax law assistance (January 2-April 15); check, money order, or cash payment assistance; help with preparing Form 2290; individual taxpyer identification numbers and Form W-7; payment arrangements; procedural inquiries; solutions to tax issues; and tax forms (based on availability). Also provides a Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA), a self-assistance computer kiosk with an IRS employee available to assist individuals with navigating the IRS.gov website.

Assists clients with tax-related issues, including tax return audits and exams, disputes over the EITC and other credits, stopping tax levies and collection alternatives with the IRS, State of Ohio, and City of Columbus. Especially assists clients who have received notices that their credits have been disallowed, suspect identity theft, are receiving bills for joint debts they do not owe, are facing a levy, have tax debts and other hardship situations or whose refunds are being offset to the spouse's taxes or debts to their own tax debts.

State agency responsible for administering and enforcing tax laws and related statutes established by the state. Provides information on and assistance with Ohio state taxes, including income, sales, property and corporate franchise taxes.

Provides assistance with questions on state income tax preparation and tax refunds.