- Business Information Sheet - Kent-Franklin (PDF)
- Employers Information on JEDD Withholding - Kent-Franklin (PDF)
- Employers Information on Net Profit JEDD Tax - Kent-Franklin (PDF)
- Employers Return of Tax Withheld - Form EQR - Kent-Franklin (PDF)
- Form JR - JEDD Income Tax Business Return - Kent-Franklin (PDF)
- Instructions - Form EQR - Kent-Franklin (PDF)
Income Tax Division
Tax Customers
Drop-off your taxes to the City of Kent Tax Auditor for processing.
Tax document(s) should be placed in an envelope with your name, phone number, and/or e-mail in the vestibule lobby mailbox. Please include W2’s listing your dates of employment. Upon completion, documents will be available for return via U.S. mail (USPS), e-mail, or in-person via pre-scheduled pick-up. Please allow 24 hours for processing.
Sample Tax Documents:
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1099 Misc
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Schedule E or C and/SE
Questions? Please contact the Income Tax Division at: (330) 678-8103
Current Income Tax Rates
- Brimfield-Kent JEDD Businesses Only - 2.00% (effective Jan. 1, 2025)
- Kent-Franklin JEDD Businesses Only - 2.00%
- City of Kent Residential and Businesses - 2.25% (starting Jan. 1, 2014)
Who Must File:
- Every resident of Kent aged 18 years of age or older (whether or not tax is due thereon) shall make and file a return annually.
- Retired persons must file a final return stating they are retired. Future filings are not required for retirees unless they have earned income, then they must again file a tax return.
Failure to return all applicable forms by the due date may result in your being summoned to appear at the Tax Office in person with your tax records. If you had no taxable income, write 'none' on lines 1, 2, and 3; sign this form & return it by the tax filing deadline. Please read all information carefully and use proper forms.
Kent City Taxpayers & Businesses - Important Notice
The City of Kent joined the Regional Income Tax Authority (RITA) effective January 1, 2009.
All W-2s, Reconciliations, and income tax forms will be sent to RITA. Taxpayers are able to take advantage of electronic filing and payment. Questions may be directed to them by calling 1-440-526-0900 or 1-800 860-7482. For further information and to see what services are available, go to the RITA website.
Businesses in the Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDD)
Those businesses located in the Joint Economic Development Districts will continue to file their taxes, W-2s, and all other forms with the City of Kent Income Tax Department. The following forms are for JEDD businesses only.
- Business Information Sheet - Brimfield-Kent (PDF)
- Employers Information on JEDD Withholding - Brimfield-Kent (PDF)
- Employers Information on Net Profit JEDD Tax - Brimfield-Kent (PDF)
- Employers Return of Tax Withheld - Form EQR - Brimfield-Kent (PDF)
- Form JR - JEDD Income Tax Business Return - Brimfield-Kent (PDF)
- Instructions - Form EQR - Brimfield-Kent (PDF)
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City of Kent, Ohio
930 Overholt Road
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330.678.8100