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The Daily Insight

Is Ohio a last to file state?

Author

Ava Robinson

Published Apr 03, 2026

Ohio Tax Commissioner Jeff McClain today announced that Ohio will be following the federal government and IRS in extending the deadline to file and pay Ohio individual income and school district income taxes for tax year 2020.

Do I have to file state taxes in Ohio?

Every Ohio resident and every part-year resident is subject to the Ohio income tax. Every nonresident having Ohio-sourced income must also file. Income or gain from a sole proprietorship doing business in Ohio; AND. Income or gain from a pass-through entity doing business in Ohio.

How to view prior year income tax returns in Ohio?

View prior year tax returns and payments made in the last 61 months. Download your 1099-G/1099-INT. You may view and continue filing your Ohio Individual income and School District income tax returns awaiting completion. Includes any year available in I-file, up to 5 years.

How does the Ohio Department of taxation work?

To thwart this type of fraud and safeguard taxpayer dollars, the Ohio Department of Taxation has implemented security measures to confirm the identity of Ohio taxpayers filing income tax returns requesting refunds. Learn more about Ohio income taxes and view more tax frequently asked questions.

What happens if you make an error on your Ohio tax return?

If you realize you have made an error after filing your return, you will be required to file an Ohio amended individual income tax return. If you made an error on your Ohio school district income tax return, you will be required to file an Ohio amended school district income tax return.

Can you file Income Tax Online in Ohio?

If this is your first time filing an Ohio income tax return or School District Income Tax return, you are not eligible to file electronically using Ohio’s Income Tax Online Services for the current tax year. You may file electronically through a 3rd party software vendor or file by paper.