The City of Port Clinton
Income Tax Department
Is responsible for the collection, audit and enforcement of the municipal income tax pursuant to city code. The income tax rate for the City of Port Clinton is 1.50%. The city collects tax revenue and reports the expenditure of public funds in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and the Port Clinton Charter.
All residents, individuals and businesses doing business in the City of Port Clinton are required to file a return even if there are losses.
The filing deadline for Tax Year 2021 is April 18, 2022.
If filing for an extension, the extension must be filed by April 18, 2022
The following is required to file your return.
- Completed, Signed and Dated City of Port Clinton Income Tax Return – Tax Year 2021. A valid phone number and email is required.
- All W2s, W2Gs, 1099s,K-1s, etc.
- Copy of your Federal Income Tax Return along with all schedules, statements, explanations, attachments, K-1s & 1099s issued.
- Payment of any taxes due
- Estimated Payment for Tax Year 2022, if required
Your tax package must be submitted in paper format. We do not accept electronic filing at this time. Your tax packet may be submitted by:
US Mail or by Dropping off to: 1868 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Attn: Income Tax Dept.
or by Fax: 419-732-6558. If faxing, a cover page with your contact information and # of pages is required.
The income tax department is committed to assisting taxpayers with income tax questions and concerns. Our office hours are 8am-4pm and during the tax season, extended hours to be announced. If you need assistance in preparing your return, please contact the office at 419-734-5522, Option #4.
- 8am – 4pm
Department of Taxation
- 1868 E. Perry Street
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Declaration of Estimates & Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments
Taxpayers with a tax liability of $200 or more or with no withholdings are required to make Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments. Taxpayers who are required to make estimated payments sand do not make those payments may be subject to penalties and interest.
The Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments are due four (4) times a year:
April 15 – The due date of the annual tax filing and payment of any taxes due with that return
June 15
September 15
January 15
Vouchers (green & white) are mailed out for the 2nd, 3rd & 4th. Vouchers for Quarter. 1st. are not sent out as this payment is due when you file your income tax return and pay any applicable taxes, penalties and interest.
The voucher’s detail the estimated tax declared, all payments and the amount of unpaid estimates. The fifth column on the voucher will indicate the amount due for the quarter. If you missed a quarterly payment, this column will include all missed payments. Refer to the Tax Form section for more information.
Landlord
Frequently Asked Questions
TAXPAYERS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 183.03
“TAXPAYERS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITIES” means the rights provided to taxpayers in sections 718.11, 718.12, 718.19, 718.23, 718.36, 718.37, 718.38, 5717.011, and 5717.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and any corresponding ordinances of the Municipality, and the responsibilities of taxpayers to file, report, withhold, remit, and pay municipal income tax and otherwise comply with Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised Code and resolutions, ordinances, and rules adopted by a municipal corporation for the imposition and administration of a municipal income tax