- 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 Taxes
Tax Customers
If you want to drop off taxes please put them in an envelope with name, phone number, and E-mail in the vestibule lobby mailbox. Give us 24 hours to get them ready for you. We can mail or e-mail them back to you or call for a scheduled pick up. Please include your W2’s and list dates that you worked at the job.
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1099 Misc
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Schedule E or C and/SE
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If it is full year or when you moved in.
Questions (330) 678-8103
Current Income Tax Rates
- Brimfield-Kent JEDD Businesses Only - 1.75%
- 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, 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, then future filings are not required unless they have earned income, then they must again file a tax return. Failure to return this form 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, and return it by the tax filing deadline.
Please read the following information carefully and use the 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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Contact Us
City of Kent, Ohio
930 Overholt Road
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330.678.8100