RITA Municipal Income Tax

RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency)

Ph: 1-866-252-0913

The deadline for filing 2025 municipal income tax returns is April 15th, 2026.

The Village of Monroeville utilizes the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) for the administration of municipal income tax collection, effective January 1, 2021. For additional information, please consult the RITA Information form and the Income Tax Reminders form, which can be accessed and downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page. If you have any questions concerning municipal income taxes, please contact RITA at 1-800-860-7482. Penalty and interest charges were instituted for all RITA invoices issued after January 21, 2022, which apply to late filings, unpaid balances, and estimated payments. Penalty and interest rates can be found at www.RitaOhio.com. For any income tax balances that accrued prior to January 1, 2021, or if you need to file a Village of Monroeville Income Tax Return for a date prior to January 1, 2021, please contact the Village Administrative Office, [email protected]. New residents and new businesses must complete and submit an Income Tax Registration form or a Business Income Tax Registration form. These forms can be accessed and downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page.

The Council for the Village of Monroeville enacted a change in the credit for taxes paid to other municipalities through Ordinance 2025-07, which was enacted 6/10/25. Essentially, this will impact 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 review Ordinance 2025-07 in its entirety, please visit RITA Municipality - Monroeville - Regional Income Tax Agency , and to the right of the Tax Ordinance, click View Document.