The City of Springfield Income Tax division administers the city income tax ordinances. The earned income tax rate in the City of Springfield is 2.4 percent. This income tax rate also applies to employer withholding on qualifying wages of employees of businesses located within or doing business in Springfield.
Our staff is available to assist with filing income tax returns, processing income tax payments and answering questions regarding City income tax. Annual tax returns are required from any entity doing business within the City.
Call 937-324-7357 or visit the Income Tax page for more information
Individuals
The city income tax is levied upon all wages, salaries, commissions, partnership (Schedule K-1), sole proprietorship (Schedule C), rental property (Schedule E), and other compensation, including lottery, gaming, and gambling winnings, and compensation reported on Forms 1099-MISC and/or 1099-NEC received by residents of the City or received by non-residents for work done or services performed in the City. The City of Springfield requires mandatory filing of annual tax returns by all residents age 18 and over. Did you receive a postcard instead of a tax form packet? Not sure if you live in the city limits? Check here…
Business
The city income tax is levied on the net profits of all unincorporated businesses, rental properties, partnerships, or other activities conducted in the City; and on the net profits of all corporations conducting activities in the City. Annual tax returns are required from any entity doing business within the City.
Employers
Employers located in or doing business within the City of Springfield who employ one or more persons are required to deduct city income tax from the compensation of their employees. Employee W2s must be submitted to the tax office by February 28th of each year. If using sub-contractors, or paying individuals for services performed, copies of Federal Form 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC should be submitted to the tax office.
Declaration of Estimated Tax
An annual declaration of estimated tax must be filed by all individuals and entities that anticipate a tax liability of $200 or more after allowing withholding credits. Estimated payments must be made in quarterly installments. Failure to file and pay estimated taxes in timely, quarterly installments may result in an assessment of penalty and interest charges. Underpayment of Estimated Tax Penalty and Interest will not be charged when the total estimated tax payments, received in timely, quarterly installments, are at least 90% of the final tax liability or are at least 100% of the previous year final tax liability, and paid by the Fourth Quarter due date. In order to make current year quarterly estimated tax payments, you can find Estimated Income Tax vouchers in the Forms for Individuals toggle below. You can also make quarterly estimated payments through Tax Connect (with a fee) or through your own bank (without a fee).
Extensions
Extensions are granted on an automatic basis as long as a taxpayer has received an extension of time to file their federal income tax return. A copy of the Federal Extension Request Form must be received by the Tax Office by the extended due date of the return. You may also request an extension of time to file without a federal extension. However, a city extension without a federal extension must be received no later than the original filing due date. Either way, an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. Penalty and interest may be assessed on any tax balance remaining due after the original due date.