Income Tax Administration

The current income tax rate in the Village of Bratenahl is 2.0% and is imposed on earned income, consisting of wages, salaries, and the net profit of business attributable to activities in the municipality, including rental income. A partial credit is allowed for income tax paid to other cities. As with the federal and state income tax, much of the local income tax is collected through employer payroll withholding. By contractual agreement, Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA), administers and collects income taxes on behalf of the Village.

Bratenahl, like many communities, has a “must file” rule, whereby all residents 18 years and older are required to file a tax return (or a valid exemption certificate) with RITA by April 15 of each year for the previous calendar year.

RITA maintains a website (www.ritaohio.com) through which taxpayers can obtain general tax information, e-file returns, download forms, and make tax payments.

Residents new to Bratenahl who have not yet filed a municipal income tax return with RITA need to register with RITA as soon as practical. The registration form is available on the RITA website listed above.

Residents with rental income must attach a copy of Schedule E of the federal income tax return to the city return filed with RITA.

Residents with rental income from Village properties must also submit a Rental and Tenant Notification Report (PDF)  directly to the Income Tax Department at Village Hall whenever there is a new rental property or a change in the tenant information.

Taxpayers can obtain assistance with any of the required filings, including registration, at Village Hall. We are available to answer general questions or assist in the preparation of returns, if needed. Call the Village Income Tax Department for an appointment at 681-4266, ext. 4.