Intro
If you hired a remote employee in Ohio and are trying to figure out how to complete a Ohio state payroll tax registration, you shouldn’t have to read through a super long post written for clicks.
We wrote this guide for founders, HR leaders, and finance / legal / accounting leaders who:
Just want straight, to the point directions on where to go, or
HATE doing this type of work, and are looking for a tool like AbstractOps to streamline it.
If you're either of these types of people, read on!
Ohio has over 500 local agencies that can levy local income taxes. Not all of them may require separate payroll tax registration, as some may be administered by a regional income tax agency (RITA). Employers are responsible for withholding and remitting these taxes on behalf of their employees.
Ohio Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
- Ohio uses this one stop dashboard to complete registrations for withholding, unemployment, and any filings.
- Note - there are multiple municipality registration requirements in OH. You can see a list of OH Municipalities here.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
- Must wait until after first payroll to register for unemployment.
How long does Ohio typically take to process registrations?
1 - 2 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Yes, required for all entities.
Here's a Ohio specific guide we put together to save you some aggravation trying to figure it out.
There is an easier way
Use AbstractOps to eliminate the confusion and anxiety of payroll tax registrations.DOL Notes}}While this guide should save you time on Ohio registrations, if you find yourself feeling anxious about eliminating compliance risk at a larger scale, you'll likely want to:
Automate state registrations and annual reports
Centralize email, snail mail, state ID’s, and registered agents, and
Take control of action items, eliminating risks before they become penalties.
Start the AbstractOps product demo to see how easy this can be.
Note: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing provided here shall contemplate, constitute or include tax or legal advice. Always double check with state agency websites for the most up-to-date requirements.
