Gary L. Lowe- Tax Administrator

Kenton Municipal Building
111 W. Franklin St. Fax:
P.O. Box 220
Kenton, OH 43326
Email
Phone: 419-673-1355
Fax: 419-674-2383

Office Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday.

     Chapter 850 of the Codified Ordinance of the City of Kenton took effect in November of 1960. It established a 1% income tax on earned income and business profits for anyone that works or lives in the city. In 1979, the tax rate was raised to 1.5% by popular vote. It has remained at that level since.

     The Tax Department web page endeavors to provide you with information and forms to help you file your Kenton City Income Tax correctly and in a timely fashion. If you do not find the information you need at this website, please feel free to contact this office at the address or phone number listed above.

Basic Reminders:

     As of January 1, 2001, anybody who lives or works in the City of Kenton is required to file a city tax return.

     The deadline for filing Kenton city tax is April 15th.

     An extension of time must be submitted in writing before April 15th. A federal extension is acceptable. Payment of tax must still be made by April 15th.

     The first quarter estimated tax payment for the current year is due April 30th. Subsequent quarterly payments are due June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st.

     A business loss cannot be offset against wages. The wages are still fully taxable.

     If you work in a municipality with a higher tax rate than Kenton's, you will receive full credit up to 1.5%. (i.e. if you earn $20,000 in a city with a 2% tax rate they will withhold $400. You will be allowed to claim a credit of $300 on your Kenton tax return.)

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Income Tax Forms:
     The income tax forms are in a downloadable Adobe PDF format.
If you do not have Adobe use the picture link below, it is a free download.

Income Tax Ordinance:
Quarterly Withholding and Annual Reconciliation
City of Kenton Tax Return Page 1
City of Kenton Tax Return Page 2
Declaration Of Estimated Tax

Income Tax Links:
Ohio Department of Taxation
Internal Revenue Service