Income Tax

The Income Tax Department is responsible for

the collection, audit, and enforcement of the mandatory filing of one and a half percent (1.5%) municipal income tax pursuant to city code. The city collects tax revenue and reports the expenditures of public funds in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and Port Clinton Charter.

The department is committed to assisting our customers with their income tax questions and concerns, and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments are not necessary for assistance.

Lisa Monak

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Tax Commissioner

419-734-5522 ext. 235

Carmen Daft

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Tax Clerk

419-734-5522 ext. 234

  • 8am – 4pm

Department of Taxation

2020 Annual Interest Rate is 7%

Interest shall be imposed on all unpaid tax, unpaid estimated income tax and unpaid employer withholding tax. The interest rate to be applied each calendar year is the federal short-term rate, rounded to the nearest whole number percent, plus 5%. The rate shall apply for the next calendar year following July of the year in which the federal short-term rate is determined under Section 1274 of the Internal Revenue Code.

  • Calendar Year 2019 Annual Interest Rate: 7% (0.58% per month)
  • Calendar Year 2018 Annual Interest Rate: 6% (0.5% per month)
  • Calendar Year 2017 Annual Interest Rate: 6% (0.5% per month)
  • Calendar Year 2016 Annual Interest Rate: 5% (0.42% per month)

Download Tax Department Forms

2015 Income Tax Form

2016 Income Tax Form

2017 Income Tax Form

2018 Income Tax Form

Employers Return of Tax Withheld Form – Monthly & Quarterly – W1

Employers Reconciliation of Tax Withheld Form – W3

ESTIMATED TAX FORM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS_web version

Landlord Reporting Form 

Non Resident Return

Change of Address

Business Questionnaire

Past Due Tax Returns and Balances

To File Extension

Tax Refund Request for Individuals under age of 18

City of Port Clinton Ordinances

Chapter 179

Chapter 183

State Law

ORC 718_pre 2016 – (Operative until 01/01/2016)

ORC 718 (New) – (Operative as of 01/01/2016)

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

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