Ohio

General Instructions

The Ohio Department of Taxation automatically grants a six month extension of time to file until October 15, 2008 if you are filing for a Federal Extension. You MUST file for a Federal extension to be granted an Ohio extension.

If You Are Filing a Federal Extension:

You are not required to file for a state extension. However, to avoid interest and penalties you must pay your current year tax liability in full by April 15, 2008.

When you file your Ohio return, be sure to attach a copy of your completed Federal Extension form to your return. Ohio does not grant extensions separately from the IRS.

Penalty and Interest Charges on Tax Owed:

In all cases, interest will be charged from the date the tax should have been paid (April 15, 2008) until the date of payment. The interest rate for 2007 is 6%. In addition, Ohio may assess the following penalties:

• A failure to file penalty, the greater of $50 per month up to a maximum of $500, or 5% per month up to a maximum of 50% of the tax, may be charged if you fail to file your Ohio Income Tax Return by the due date, unless the due date is extended by a federal extension.
• A interest rate of 8% will apply if you do not pay the full amount of tax by April 15, 2008. However, this penalty may not apply if you obtained a federal extension of time to file and your total payments equal or exceed 90% of your total Ohio Tax.
• An additional $50 bad check charge may be imposed against any taxpayer whose taxes are paid with a check that is returned us unpaid by the bank.

If You Owe...

If you owe additional Ohio Income Taxes you may pay your estimated balance due in the following ways:

1. Prepare an Ohio Tax Payment Voucher Form IT-40P (click here to download PDF)
2. Enclose a check or money order along with the Payment Voucher.
3. Mail to:
   Ohio Department of Taxation
   PO Box 182131
   Columbus, OH 43218-2131

Ohio accepts payment by credit card through Official Payments Corporation. If you pay by credit card, you will not need to file any other forms at this time. You can do this either on the web or by telephone.

Official Payments Corporation will accept Discover/NOVUS, MasterCard, Visa or American Express card to pay your personal income taxes. There is a convenience fee for this service equal to 2.5% of the tax amount being charged. The minimum fee is $1.00.

To make your payment and receive an automatic extension of time to file, have the following information ready:

• The amount you are paying in dollars and cents
• Your social security number
• Your spouse's social security number (if applicable)
• The first four letters of your last name
• The first four letters of your spouse's last name, if different from yours
• Tax year 2007
• Your home telephone number (including area code)
• Credit card number
• Credit card expiration date (MM/YYYY)
• ZIP Code for the address where your credit card bills are sent

Make your payment at the Official Payments Corp. web site.

Use your touch-tone phone to call toll-free (800) 272-9829. At the end of your call you will be given a confirmation number. Write down and save this confirmation number for your records

If You Do Not Owe...

Ohio requires that you have filed a Federal Extension in order to receive an extension to file your Ohio return, even if you do not owe or are expecting a tax refund. When you file your Ohio return, be sure to attach a copy of your completed Federal Extension form to your return.

Download Extension Form(s)

Ohio	Ohio Tax Payment Voucher Form IT-40P