Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvania’s tax rate?

What is the due date for the Sylvania return?

I pay taxes to another city; do I receive credit for this?

Who must file an income tax return?

What income is not taxable?

My spouse and I file individual Federal and State Returns, must we file individually with Sylvania?

I am retired, am I required to file a Sylvania tax return?

I am attending college away from home; do I still need to file as a Sylvania resident?

I am a business, do I have to withhold on my employees?

If I file a federal extension, does that automatically extend the due date for my Sylvania return?

If I file an extension, does my payment still have to be made by April 15?

Where do I mail my return?

Can your office help me prepare my return?

 


What is Sylvania's tax rate

Sylvania’s tax rate is 1.5%

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What is the due date for the Sylvania return?

April 15 or 4 months after the end of the fiscal year, or if it falls on a weekend, the first business day after.

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 I pay taxes to another city; do I receive credit for this?

Yes.  You receive a credit up to 1.5% of the taxed wages.

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 Who must file an income tax return?

Resident individuals who have earned income are required to file, even when no tax is due.  Non-resident individuals who earned income in Sylvania that was not subject to withholding by an employer must file.  Non-resident individuals who own rental properties or conduct business in Sylvania must file, even if no tax is due.  Partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations,  S-corporations and associations that conduct business in Sylvania must file, even if no tax is due.

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 What income is not taxable?

Interest, dividends and capital gains (losses not deductible), military pay and alimony (payments not deductible), Social Security benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment and other government allotments, pensions and qualified retirement benefits, section 125 and 129 benefits, non-qualified pension distributions reported on a W-2,  and income from patents and copyrights.

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My spouse and I file individual Federal and State Returns, must we file individually with Sylvania?

No.  You may file either jointly or individually.

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I am retired, am I required to file a Sylvania tax return?

If your only earned income is from Social Security, pension, interest and dividends, you are not required to file.  You must file a final return stating that you have retired.  If you return to work, any earned income other than retirement income would be subject to tax and a return would be required.

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I am attending college away from home; do I still need to file as a Sylvania resident?

Yes, unless you have permanently changed your address.

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I am a business, do I have to withhold on my employees?

Any employer located within or conducting business within the Sylvania corporation limits must withhold and remit Sylvania tax.  The employer should withhold tax from employees who work or perform services in Sylvania.  The employer should withhold from employees who live in Sylvania, regardless of where they perform their duties, unless tax is withheld for another municipality which has a rate of 1.5% or greater.  If the tax withheld is less than 1.5%, the difference should be withheld to Sylvania.

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If I file a federal extension, does that automatically extend the due date for my Sylvania return?

No, you must submit a copy of your federal extension or a written request to Sylvania on or before the original due date of the return. 

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If I file an extension, does my payment still have to be made by April 15?

Yes.  An extension only extends the amount of time that you have to file.  Your payment is still due by April 15 (or the original due date of the return).

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Where do I mail my return?

If you are sending a payment:                      

City of Sylvania                                               

Division of Taxation                             

PO Box 510                                                    

Sylvania, OH  43560-0510                 

 

If no payment is due:

City of Sylvania

Division of Taxation

6730 Monroe Street

Sylvania, OH  43560

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Can your office help me prepare my return?

Yes.  Our auditors are glad to assist you.  We are available from 8:00-4:30 Monday through Friday.  Bring your federal return and all related schedules along with your W-2’s and 1099’s to our office.
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