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General Tax Questions

What is taxable income?
Generally, income such as, but not limited to: salaries, wages, commissions, wage continuation plans, sick pay, vacations, etc.; tips, distributive share of net profits of a partnership or subchapter "S" corporation which is not taxed as an entity in Green, net profit from a business, net rental income, and income from lotteries and other games of chance. Resident post-secondary students may be entitled to a special credit; contact the Income Tax Division for details.

As a Retired Resident do I need to file an income tax return?  
Retired individuals who receive only non-taxable income (as defined above in taxable income) can file an Exemption Certificate and will not need to file income tax returns in the future - unless they begin receiving taxable income again.  Download the Exemption Certificate, complete it - and mail it to the Income Tax Division; P.O. Box 460, Green, OH  44232.

Is this address in Green?
The City of Green is served by six post offices. Portions of the following postal ZIP codes are located within the city limits and taxing jurisdiction in Green:

AKRON 44312
AKRON 44319
CLINTON 44216
GREEN 44232
NORTH CANTON 44720
UNIONTOWN 44685

To assist in determining whether or not an address is physically located in Green, a website is available. The street number and ZIP code must be entered. The physical location will be shown within the "Found Address" box. Newer streets may not appear on the website and may be verified by calling the Income Tax Division office. To access the site, click here. 

Registration      
All residents and businesses are required to complete a registration form and return it to the Income Tax Division.

Individual Filing Requirements
All residents and partial year residents of the City of Green who are 18 years of age or older as of the end of the tax year must file a return regardless of whether or not there is any tax due.
 
Retired persons who receive only non-taxable income such as Social Security, pensions, dividends, or interest, may file a one-time Exemption Certificate.

Estimated Tax Payments
An annual estimate and first quarter payment is required to be filed by April 17 for 2011 tax forms if the non-withheld tax liability will exceed $50.00. Quarterly estimated payments will be billed quarterly and are due as follows:

Individuals - July 31, October 31, and Jan. 31
Non-individuals - June 15, September 15, and December 15