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Income Tax


Income Tax


Q. Who has to file a Village of Oak Harbor Income Tax Return?

Every person 16 years of age and older who is a resident of the Village of Oak Harbor and who receives salaries, wages, commissions or other compensation for work done or service rendered or performed, MUST file a tax return whether the tax is withheld or not, and whether he or she has taxable income or not.

Non-residents of the Village of Oak Harbor who receive salaries, wages, commissions or other compensation for work done or service rendered or performed within the Village of Oak Harbor if NOT covered by a withholding plan MUST file a tax return.

Every business entity (individual, proprietorship, partnership, professional, corporation etc.) whether a resident or non-resident who conducts business within or for the Village of Oak Harbor MUST file a tax return whether or not there is tax due. Except for taxpayers who have established non-filing status with the Village of Oak Harbor Tax Department, i.e. retiree with pension, investment income only or disability income only.


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Q. I am a resident and my employer withheld a local tax from my wages. Do I still need to file a tax return with the village?

Yes, you are resident of the village and must file a tax return.

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Q. I am resident and my employer did not withhold any local tax. Do I still need to file a tax return?

Yes, you are resident of the village and must file a tax return plus pay 1% Village of Oak Harbor income tax on your wages.

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Q. My child is a student. Does he/she need to file?

If your childl is age 16 as of January 1st of the tax year to be filed (i.e. January 1, 2007 16 yrs old) must file a tax return if they are earning W-2 wages, 1099 wages, any other compensation even if no tax is due. In addition, if you have a college student that is using your home address as their permanent residence they must file even if they are not living here most of the year. For example, drivers license address, voting registration all establish this residence as their domicile and they must file a tax return with the village.

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Q. I live in the village limits, but I rent and do not own property. Do I still have to file a village tax return?

Yes, all Oak Harbor residents are required to file a village tax return, whether or not they have been fully withheld and/or have paid a municpal income tax to another community. Apartment/house renters are Oak Harbor residents and are required to file an annual Oak Harbor tax return.

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Q. I live outside the village limits. Do I have to file?

Only in the following instances: Non-resident individuals whose Oak Harbor taxable income only was not fully withheld upon must file. As well as non-resident individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, associations, corporations and S corporations that own rental properties, conduct business, perform services, solicit sales, operate or maintain an office in Oak Harbor must file.

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Q. I am village resident and I am retired. My only income is from Social Security, company pension, interest and dividends. Do I need to file a village income tax return?

No, you are not required to file an income tax return with the Oak Harbor, nor does Oak Harbor tax you these types of income. However, you must file a final return stating this, so we will not send you income tax returns in future years. However, if you work, any earning (other than retirement income) would be subject to Oak Harbor income tax and you would be required to file an annual Oak Harbor tax return.

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Q. When is my tax return due?

The Village of Oak Harbor tax return is due April 15, 2008. We do accept extensions. Please submit the extension prior to the April 15th due date along with the extension payment, if one is needed.

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Q. I did not receive a return in the mail. Do I have to file?

Yes. If you meet the qualifications of who has to file, it is your responsibility to contact the income tax department to obtain and file an annual village income tax return.

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Q. I threw my tax return away where can I get another one?

Forms are available at the municpal building located at 146 Church Street or at the income tax office Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm and after hours at the Police Station. You may also download the forms using the menu to the left. Please call the income tax office at 419-898-1611 if you have questions.

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