Ohio Income Tax: Individual

This page is designed as an online headquarters for taxpayers when it comes to Ohio's individual income tax. Below you will find answers to many common questions on the state income tax as well as other resources to help you through filing season.

Need more assistance? Feel free to send us a question by e-mail. For live help, taxpayer service agents are available by telephone, toll-free, at (800) 282-1780 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. through April 15, 2008. Taxpayers may also visit one of our taxpayer service centers to get help face to face.

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  • Electronic filing options. Ohio now has more ways than ever to cut to the front of the line and get your refund fast. About 60 percent of Ohioans already file their return taxes electronically. Why wait weeks for a refund when you can have it in days?
  • Where’s my refund? If you submitted your state income tax return the old-fashioned way (by mail), it will take some time to process. Check on the status of your refund here, or by calling (800) 282-1784. Improvements to our system this year will help us provide you with detailed information on your refund status.
  • What's new for the 2007 filing season? From lower tax rates to a new deduction for military personnel stationed outside Ohio, much has changed since the last filing season. Get the low down on what's changed and some helpful tips for this year.