RITA Municipal Income Tax
Effective January 1, 2021, the Village of Monroeville utilizes the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) for the collection of municipal income tax. Village residents and businesses are required to submit an income tax return to RITA, regardless of whether there is any tax liability. To access Fast File, MyAccount, and income tax forms, please visit www.RitaOhio.com or call 1-800-860-7482. Municipal income tax returns are due to RITA by April 15th each year. Late fees will be applied to your RITA account for returns received after the due date. Village residents 18 years & older are required to file a municipal income tax return with RITA.
The Village of Monroeville’s income tax rate is one percent on all taxable income.
If you do not have any earnable income and/or if your income is solely based on disability, Social Security, or another form of retirement, you will be exempt from filing a municipal income tax return; however, you must file an exemption form with RITA.
If you file an extension with the IRS, you are required to file a copy of the extension form with the RITA. Late fees will be applied if an extension is received after April 15th. An extension to file income taxes is not an extension to pay income tax.
Municipal income tax returns should include the following: copies of all W-2 or 1099 misc. forms, any document that supports reportable income, all schedules included with your IRS return, and a copy of the first page (only) of your IRS 1040 form. Failure to provide the required documents by the due date will result in late fees being applied to your RITA account. Please pay careful attention to the W-2 that you submit with your income tax return. If the W-2 indicates local wages with “SD” and/or a 4-digit number in box 20, then the withholding is for school district tax, not municipal income tax. School district tax returns should be filed with the Ohio Department of Taxation.
The Council for the Village of Monroeville enacted a change in the credit for taxes paid to other municipalities through Ordinance 2025-07, on 6/10/25. Essentially, this impacts taxpayers who reside within the Village corporation limits, yet are employed in a different municipality that withholds municipal income taxes. While Monroeville’s tax rate will continue to be 1%, as it has been since 1983, the previously granted 100% credit was reduced to a 75% credit based on the amounts paid to other municipalities, effective January 1, 2026. This change was brought about as Council received increasing feedback from the community regarding the state of Village streets and sidewalks. Additionally, Council observed a decrease in financial assistance from state and federal sources, alongside a rise in the costs associated with supplies, maintenance, and operational materials. Council took into account the need to enhance the overall efficiency of Village operations, while ensuring long-term financial stability. In order for Council to address these issues, the adjustment to the income tax credit was essential for strengthening the foundation of the community. To view Ordinance 2025-07 in its entirety, please visit RITA Municipality - Monroeville - Regional Income Tax Agency.