Our Auditor, Income Tax, and Finance Department are all centrally located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building
Note: Due to Substitute House Bill 5 which passed at the end of 2014, tax years 2015 (and prior) fall under the guidelines of Fostoria Codified Ordinance, Chapter 183 before it was amended (see "Forms" for Chapter 183 effective until 1-1-2016 for tax years 2015 and prior). The amended Fostoria Codified Ordinance, Chapter 183 is effective as of January 1, 2016 for tax years beginning 2016.
City of Fostoria is a member of RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency). You can access their website with the following link: http://www.ritaohio.com/ OR call 1-800-860-7482
Solicitor Permit requirements:
Completed application, copy of BCI background check, $50 non-refundable application fee (cash or check) and two 2”x2” photos. Solicitor Permits are valid for 90 days. Applications can be picked up at the Auditor’s Office during business hours or can be found by using the link below.
Ohio law requires audits of each public office. These audits help determine whether the government's financial statements are fairly presented and whether management has complied with significant laws and regulations. To review the health of the city, please pull up Ohio Auditor of State.
Please note that updated reports will be posted soon.
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
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Yes. For anyone 18 years of age and older who has earned taxable wages, they are required to file a tax return with the City of Fostoria. If the only wages being received throughout the tax year are non-taxable (example: retirement wages reported on 1099R), please contact the Income Tax Office at 419-435-6449.
No, as long as the correct amount of Fostoria local taxes have already been withheld based on the taxable wages and have been reported on a W-2. However, if a non-resident earns wages (or reflects a loss) within the City of Fostoria (rental properties, wages reported on a Schedule C, etc.) then a tax return is still required.
No. In the State of Ohio, if the city you work in has a municipal tax, the employer is required to withhold from your taxable wages whatever that city’s current tax rate is, and it goes to that city. The employee then files where they reside (if applicable). If the city in which they reside does not give credit for taxes paid to Fostoria (or the city they work in), they are not eligible for a refund from Fostoria (or the city they work in).
The due date for filing and payments of tax returns, corresponds with the same date the federal and state taxes are due each year.
Tax Returns: The due date for filing and payments of tax returns corresponds with the same date the federal taxes are due each year.
Estimated Tax Payments: The due dates for estimated tax payments are as listed below.
Quarterly Withholding Payments: The due dates for quartlerly withholding payments are listed below.
Monthly Withholding Payments: The due dates for monthly withholding payments are the 15th of each month following the withholding period.
Cash will continue to be accepted in the Fostoria Income Tax Office only.
Check or money order to be mailed to RITA, you can find the address Click Here
Debit or credit card, Click here
213 South Main Street, Fostoria, Ohio 44830, United States
Auditor Steve Dandurand Phone: (419) 435-2927 Fax: (419) 435-1247 auditor@fostoriaohio.gov Income Tax Kylie Garner Phone: (419) 435-6449 Fax: (419) 435-1247 cityincometax@fostoriaohio.gov
Mon | 07:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Tue | 07:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Wed | 07:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Thu | 07:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Fri | 07:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
Disclaimer: The information on this page is an overview and not all inclusive. There may be circumstances or individual situations where these guidelines would not apply. Please contact the income tax office at 419-435-6449 or RITA at 1-800-860-7482 for further and/or more extensive information.
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