Use the Ohio Department of Taxation's Online Services to file IT 1040, SD 100, and IT 10; make estimated payments; and view prior year tax returns and payments made in the last 61 months. You can also download your 1099-G/1099-INT.
Ohio I-File
Who is eligible to use Ohio I-File?
You can use Ohio I-File UNLESS you meet any one of the following:
- You are attempting to file an Ohio return prior to tax year 2013.
- You are attempting to file an amended Ohio return.
- You do not have a social security number or taxpayer identification number.
- You are filing a return for a deceased taxpayer as the executor or guardian.
- You have a foreign address or in care of address.
- You are filing from outside of the United States with a foreign IP address
- You have more than 19 dependents and your filing status is Single or Married Filing Separately.
- You have more than 18 dependents and your filing status is Married Filing Jointly.
- You are entitled to a Lump Sum Retirement Credit.
- You are entitled to a Lump Sum Distribution Credit.
- You are ineligible for the Joint Filing Credit due to deductions/losses.
- You are using a filing status of "Married Filing Jointly" and both spouses have wages of at least $500, but one or both spouses have deductions that reduce your qualifying income below $500.
For important tips and information we recommend you read the entire list of Ohio I-File Frequently Asked Questions before you get started.
How to register
The Ohio Department of Taxation has implemented increased security measures to protect Ohioans and the state from identity theft and tax fraud. As a result taxpayers will need the following information in order to register.
- Issue date from an Ohio issued Driver's License or State ID
OR
- 2016 Ohio Withholding amount (from Ohio IT 1040 line 14)
What should I do if I am unable to register?
If this is your first time filing an Ohio income tax return or School District Income Tax return, you are not eligible to file electronically using Ohio's Income Tax Online Services for the current tax year.
You may file electronically through a 3rd party software vendor or file by paper. Paper forms and instructions can be accessed at tax.ohio.gov.
If you are not a first time filer and are unable to register, you may call us to verify eligibility to use our system at 1-800-282-1780 during normal business hours, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Tutorials
Guide to Using Ohio I-File
- Online Service Page
- Registration
- Dashboard
- My Profile
- Beginning to File
- Adding Dependents
- W-2 Entry
- Joint Filing/Pass Through Entity
- IT1040 Filing Information
- Ohio Use Tax
- Review Form
- Donations
- Refund Options
- Electronic Signature
More information
Ohio I-File is a convenient way to file your Ohio individual income and School District income tax return. Additionally, you may make a payment, view and print previous years' Ohio returns or 1099s.
Below are the most-commonly asked questions about Ohio I-File.
- What are the benefits to using Ohio I-File?
- Who is eligible to use Ohio I-File?
- Is Ohio I-File secure?
- What do you need before you begin Ohio I-File?
- What type of hardware and software is required to use Ohio I-File?
Ohio ePayment
Ohio ePayment allows you to pay your Ohio individual income and school district Income taxes electronically. Also, you have the ability to view payments made within the past 61 months.
Make payments for:
- Income tax
- School District tax
- Income and School District estimated payments
- Tax billings
- Tax assessments
Tax transcripts
View prior year tax returns and payments made in the last 61 months. Download your 1099-G/1099-INT.
- Tax returns awaiting action
- You may view and continue filing your Ohio Individual income and School District income tax returns awaiting completion.
- Includes any year available in I-file, up to 5 years.
- Prior year tax returns
- View all Ohio Income and School District income tax returns on file for the past 10 years.
- 1099-G/1099-INT
- 1099s are available to view and print online by choosing the "View Ohio 1099s" selection after logging into Online Services
- Make the election to receive email notification through the "My Notifications" selection
- Outstanding balance due
- View and pay any outstanding balance that is owed for Ohio Individual income or School District income tax
- This may include any billing or assessment notice(s), not certified to the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
- View payments made within the past 61 months
