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City of Stow 
Division of Taxation 
P.O. Box 3649 
Akron, Ohio 44309 
Phone: 330-689-2849
Fax: 330-689-2847        IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION
www.stowohio.org
                     2024 EMPLOYER MUNICIPAL WITHHOLDING BOOK
                     PAYMENTS CAN ALSO BE MADE THROUGH THE OHIO
                    BUSINESS GATEWAY AT HTTPS://OHIOBUSINESSGATEWAY.OHIO.GOV



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                         INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING AND FILING FORM SW-1
WHO MUST FILE:                                                                     (0.833% per month or fraction thereof). The interest rate is based on the 
 Every business entity which conducts business within the corporate                Federal rate and may change each year. In addition, employers required to 
limits of the City of Stow, regardless of where that entity is located,            withhold  taxes  from  employees,  may  impose  a  penalty  not  exceeding 
is required to withhold tax from all compensated employees at the time             50% of the amount not timely paid and a late file penalty of $25.
or times such compensation is paid, or in the case of any type of                  Failure to File Return and Pay Tax
deferred compensation, when such compensation is earned.                              Any  individual,  firm  or  corporation  who  fails,  neglects  or  refuses  to 
Definition of “Taxable Earnings”                                                   file a return, who refuses to pay the tax, penalties and interest imposed, 
 The term “Taxable Earnings” has the same meaning as “Qualifying                   who  refuses to permit the Tax Administrator or any duly authorized
Wages”  as  defined  in  the  ORC  718.03(A).  For  most  employees  this  is  the agent or employee  to  examine  his  books,  records  and  papers,  who 
“Medicare Wage” amount.  If      the employee is not         subject      to       knowingly  makes  an  incomplete,  false  or  fraudulent  return,  or  who 
Medicare withholding, the provisions in ORC 718.03(A) apply.                       attempts to do anything to avoid payment of the whole or any part of the 
Definition of “Employer”                                                           tax  shall  be  guilty  of  a  first  degree misdemeanor and shall be fined not 
 The term “Employer” means an individual, co-partnership, association,             more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both, for 
corporation (including a corporation of the first or non-profit class),            each  offense.  The  failure  of  any  taxpayer to receive a return shall not
governmental  administration  agency,  arm,  authority,  board,  body,             excuse such taxpayer from filing a return or paying the tax due.
branch,  bureau,  department,  division,  section  unit,  or  any  other  entity,    Any  check  in  payment  of  tax,  penalty  and/or  interest  which  is 
who  or  that  employs one or more persons on a salary, wage,                      returned to  the  City  marked  Insufficient Funds, Account Closed or Stop 
commission, or other compensation basis, whether or not such employer              Payment,  shall  be  subject  to  a  $10.00  charge  for  the  purpose  of 
is engaged in business as define in the Ordinance and in the Regulations.          defraying additional processing expenses incurred by the city.
Interest and Penalties:
 All taxes required to be withheld by employers and remaining unpaid 
after they become due shall bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum                The employer is responsible for payment of under-withholding.



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CITY OF STOW, OHIO                    EMPLOYER’S RETURN OF TAX WITHHELD                                 FORM SW-1/REV, 1-06
                                                                            I hereby certify that the information and statements contained  
                                                                            herein are true and correct.
1.  Taxable Earnings paid all Employees subject to
Stow, Ohio, City Income Tax                       $  ________________       (Signed) 
2. Actual Tax Withheld in period for Stow Income Tax  $  ________________
3. Adjustment of Tax for prior period             $  ________________       (Official Title) 
4. Penalty:                                       $  ________________                                                                       Date
5. Interest:                                      $  ________________                                   THIS RETURN MUST BE FILED
                                                                                      ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE SHOWN BELOW
6. Total:                                         $  ________________
PRINT COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND FEDERAL EIN BELOW                                     MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO
                                                  FOR MONTH(S) OF                            TAX ADMINISTRATOR, CITY OF STOW
                                                  JAN, FEB, MAR 20       24   MAIL TO:
                                                                                                        TAX ADMINISTRATOR
                                                  DUE ON OR BEFORE:                                     P.O. BOX 3649
                                                  APRIL 30, 2024                                        AKRON, OHIO 44309
                                                                                                        PHONE (330) 689-2849
Notify Income Tax Department promptly of any change in ownership, name
or address shown above.



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CITY OF STOW, OHIO                    EMPLOYER’S RETURN OF TAX WITHHELD                              FORM SW-1/REV, 1-06
                                                                         I hereby certify that the information and statements contained  
                                                                         herein are true and correct.
1.  Taxable Earnings paid all Employees subject to
Stow, Ohio, City Income Tax                       $  ________________    (Signed) 
2. Actual Tax Withheld in period for Stow Income Tax  $  ________________
3. Adjustment of Tax for prior period             $  ________________    (Official Title) 
4. Penalty:                                       $  ________________                                                                    Date
5. Interest:                                      $  ________________                                THIS RETURN MUST BE FILED
                                                                                   ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE SHOWN BELOW
6. Total:                                         $  ________________
PRINT COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND FEDERAL EIN BELOW                                  MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO
                                                  FOR MONTH(S) OF                         TAX ADMINISTRATOR, CITY OF STOW
                                                  APR, MAY, JUN 2024       MAIL TO:
                                                                                                     TAX ADMINISTRATOR
                                                  DUE ON OR BEFORE:                                  P.O. BOX 3649
                                                  JULY 31, 2024                                      AKRON, OHIO 44309
                                                                                                     PHONE (330) 689-2849
Notify Income Tax Department promptly of any change in ownership, name
or address shown above.



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CITY OF STOW, OHIO                    EMPLOYER’S RETURN OF TAX WITHHELD                              FORM SW-1/REV, 1-06
                                                                         I hereby certify that the information and statements contained  
                                                                         herein are true and correct.
1.  Taxable Earnings paid all Employees subject to
Stow, Ohio, City Income Tax                       $  ________________    (Signed) 
2. Actual Tax Withheld in period for Stow Income Tax  $  ________________
3. Adjustment of Tax for prior period             $  ________________    (Official Title) 
4. Penalty:                                       $  ________________                                                                    Date
5. Interest:                                      $  ________________                                THIS RETURN MUST BE FILED
                                                                                   ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE SHOWN BELOW
6. Total:                                         $  ________________
PRINT COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND FEDERAL EIN BELOW                                  MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO
                                                  FOR MONTH(S) OF                         TAX ADMINISTRATOR, CITY OF STOW
                                                  JUL, AUG, SEP 2024       MAIL TO:
                                                                                                     TAX ADMINISTRATOR
                                                  DUE ON OR BEFORE:                                  P.O. BOX 3649
                                                  OCTOBER 31, 2024                                   AKRON, OHIO 44309
                                                                                                     PHONE (330) 689-2849
Notify Income Tax Department promptly of any change in ownership, name
or address shown above.



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CITY OF STOW, OHIO                    EMPLOYER’S RETURN OF TAX WITHHELD                              FORM SW-1/REV, 1-06
                                                                         I hereby certify that the information and statements contained  
                                                                         herein are true and correct.
1.  Taxable Earnings paid all Employees subject to
Stow, Ohio, City Income Tax                       $  ________________    (Signed) 
2. Actual Tax Withheld in period for Stow Income Tax  $  ________________
3. Adjustment of Tax for prior period             $  ________________    (Official Title) 
4. Penalty:                                       $  ________________                                                                    Date
5. Interest:                                      $  ________________                                THIS RETURN MUST BE FILED
                                                                                   ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE SHOWN BELOW
6. Total:                                         $  ________________
PRINT COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND FEDERAL EIN BELOW                                  MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO
                                                  FOR MONTH(S) OF                         TAX ADMINISTRATOR, CITY OF STOW
                                                  OCT, NOV, DEC 2024       MAIL TO:
                                                                                                     TAX ADMINISTRATOR
                                                  DUE ON OR BEFORE:                                  P.O. BOX 3649
                                                  JANUARY 31, 2025                                   AKRON, OHIO 44309
                                                                                                     PHONE (330) 689-2849
Notify Income Tax Department promptly of any change in ownership, name
or address shown above.



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                   RECONCILIATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
 Photocopies, computer print-outs or typed lists will be accepted in lieu of original W-2 forms provided equivalent information 
is presented. If moving expenses, sick pay, profit sharing and/or deferred compensation are included in gross wages, specify 
amounts separately.
 The original of this reconciliation must be filed with the TAX DEPARTMENT, CITY OF STOW, P.O. Box 1668, Stow, Ohio 
44224 on or before the last day of February, unless a written request for extension has been made and granted (in writing) by 
the Administrator. This form must be accompanied by copies of employee’s statements (Form W-2) showing: (1) name and 
address of employee; (2) social security number; (3) gross earning earned before any deductions; (4) amount of STOW and other 
municipal income tax withheld; (5) name, address, and STOW account number of employer.
 If Line 7 indicates a balance due, the amount thereof should accompany this return; if Line 7 indicates an overpayment, a 
refund request signed by the employer should be made and submitted with the W-2 forms or the overpayment may be used as 
an adjustment credit on the next period’s SW-1 form.



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                          RECONCILIATION OF STOW INCOME TAX WITHHELD FROM WAGES
CITY OF STOW, OHIO                                                                                                                FORM SW3

1.  Total number of employees as represented by                               5. Total STOW Income Tax Withheld during 2024 From: (Form SW-1)
    Form W-2 or equivalent submitted herewith.....   _________________ 
                                                                                       Quarter ended March 31              $ _________________
    (All W-2’s submitted must be completed in their entirety)
                                                                                       Quarter ended June 30               $ _________________
2. Total wages as shown on W-2’s .......................$ _________________
                                                                                       Quarter ended September 30          $ _________________
3. Total wages subject to STOW TAX paid during 2024
    as shown on employee’s statement W-2 ..........$ _________________                 Quarter ended December 31           $ _________________
    (explain difference between line 2 & 3)                                   6. Total   .................................................................$ _________________
4. Tax Due Stow Line 3 x 2% (.02) ........................$ _________________ 7. Difference between Lines 4 & 6            $ _________________

PRINT COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND FEDERAL EIN BELOW                             If Line 7 indicates a balance due, the amount thereof should accompany 
                                                                              this return; if Line 7 indicates an overpayment, a refund request signed by 
                                                                              the employer should be made and submitted with the W-2 forms.
                                                                              Check reason for withholding:
                                                                                 RESIDENT              COURTESY             WORK PERFORMED 
                                                                                 EMPLOYER              WITHHOLDING          IN STOW



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PLEASE USE THESE LABELS CITY OF STOW         CITY OF STOW
TO RETURN YOUR MONTHLY  DIVISION OF TAXATION DIVISION OF TAXATION
WITHHOLDING PAYMENTS TO P.O. BOX 3649        P.O. BOX 3649
THE CITY.               AKRON, OH 44309      AKRON, OH 44309

                        CITY OF STOW         CITY OF STOW
                        DIVISION OF TAXATION DIVISION OF TAXATION
                        P.O. BOX 3649        P.O. BOX 3649
                        AKRON, OH 44309      AKRON, OH 44309

PLEASE USE THESE LABELS CITY OF STOW
TO RETURN YOUR ANNUAL   DIVISION OF TAXATION
PAYROLL RECONCILIATION  P.O. BOX 1668
                        STOW, OH 44224



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                 Withholding Tax Worksheet                           Withholding Tax Worksheet
           (Keep for your records – Do not file)               (Keep for your records – Do not file)
 Month     Due                                       Month     Due
 Ending  Date    Check#   Date             Amount    Ending  Date    Check#   Date            Amount

 1/31      2/15  ________ ________         ________  7/31      8/15  ________ ________        ________

 2/28      3/15  ________ ________         ________  8/31      9/15  ________ ________        ________

 3/31      4/15  ________ ________         ________  9/30      10/15 ________ ________        ________

or 1st qtr 4/30  ________ ________         ________ or 3rd qtr 10/31 ________ ________        ________

 4/30      5/15  ________ ________         ________  10/31     11/15 ________ ________        ________

 5/31      6/15  ________ ________         ________  11/30     12/15 ________ ________        ________

 6/30      7/15  ________ ________         ________  12/31     1/15  ________ ________        ________

or 2nd qtr  7/31 ________ ________         ________ or 4th qtr 1/31  ________ ________        ________






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