Ohioans due a refund on their state income tax are getting about 43 percent more money this year than in 2013. Data gathered by the Ohio Department of Taxation, based on returns already filed with the state as Tuesday’s deadline approached, showed that the average refund was $505. For tax year 2012 (last year’s tax […]
Deadline Nears for Property Value Objections
March 26, 2014 by
Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis is reminding property owners that the deadline to file for Board of Revision (BOR) is 4:00 P.M. on March 31, 2014. Owners who feel the combined value of their land and buildings is different from the appraised value on the auditor’s property cards may file a BOR form. Evidence should […]
Kasich Proposes Lower Income Taxes, Increase to Cigarettes and Drilling Taxes
March 12, 2014 by
Gov. John Kasich has proposed cutting Ohio’s income tax rates by about 8.5 percent across all brackets, using tax increases on cigarettes, oil and gas resources and business receipts to pay for it. The cuts are proposed in the governor’s mid-biennium review (MBR), a policy statement used to update last year’s budget legislation and lay […]
Deadline to Apply for CAUV Nears
February 18, 2014 by
Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis announced that Friday, February 28, 2014 at 4:30 P.M. is the deadline to file initial and renewal applications for CAUV, Current Agricultural Use Value. Ohio Revised Code states that all initial application for CAUV must be filed prior to the first Monday in March. If you have further questions, contact […]
Attorney General DeWine Warns of Tax Scams
January 20, 2014 by
In recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, January 13-17, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to protect their personal information and watch for scams. “At this time of year, consumers are at a higher risk for tax-related identity theft and scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Ohioans can help protect themselves by researching […]
Marion County Park District to Seek Levy on May Ballot
January 17, 2014 by
The Marion County Park District voted Thursday to ask Marion County voters to approve a 0.4 mill levy on the May 6, 2014 primary ballot to support parks, trails, and preserves throughout Marion County. The levy income would be split between the countywide park district and smaller, community parks to help with maintenance and matching […]
Bill Would Prevent Ohio Tax Officials from Holding Refund Money
January 16, 2014 by
Republican state lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled legislation requiring state tax officials to automatically notify and issue refunds when businesses overpay their taxes. The two companion bills – one each in the state House and Senate – come after state investigators found that the Ohio Department of Taxation wrongfully held onto more than $30 million in […]
Real Estate Bills Sent to Marion Property Owners
January 15, 2014 by
First half 2013 real estate tax bills were mailed late last week and are due by Wednesday, February 5, 2014 to avoid penalty, according to Marion County Treasurer Jan Draper. Taxpayers who have not received their tax bills by January 20 are urged to call the Treasurer’s Office at 223-4030. The office is open Monday […]
Auditor Yost Launches iPhone App to Help Fight Fraud
January 9, 2014 by
Auditor of State Dave Yost has unveiled Ohio Stops Fraud – a new iPhone app to report suspected fraud in public offices across the state. Ohio Stops Fraud allows any user to easily report suspected fraud anytime, anywhere. “Today, fighting fraud goes mobile,” Auditor said. “This app makes it quick, easy and anonymous.” Users can […]
Ohio House Passes Changes to Municipal Income Tax System
November 14, 2013 by
The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to overhaul the state’s municipal income tax system. House Bill 5, aimed at standardizing and streamlining parts of the state’s patchwork system of 300 or so different local tax forms, was approved by a 56-39 vote. The legislation heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration. Business […]
