Electronic Filing and Payment Methods

EASY FILE for Individuals  

IR-25, Estimates,Outstanding, 
and Civil Suit Payments 

Please note that first-time 
filers must file IR-25 by paper.

FAQ's

Having problems with  
uploading your return?  Click here.

Adobe

PAYMENT PORTAL 
(formerly E-File/E-Pay)
For Filing of Forms:
IT-11, IT-15, IR-21
BR-21, IR-18, BR-18,
IR-42, BR-42
and Payment of Liabilities

New Payment Portal Features

City of Columbus Income Tax Division 77 N. Front Street, 2nd Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone: (614) 645-7370
Fax: (614) 645-7193

Customer Service Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Walk-In Hours:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Division is currently closed to the public. Taxpayers may use the secure drop box located in the lobby of the 77 N. Front Street building to drop off tax documents.

Email:
tax@columbus.gov
Please note: Do not send tax documents containing personal information via email. These documents must be mailed or faxed to our office using the contact information listed above.

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Easy File and Payment Portal Information

Easy File

The Income Tax Division's Easy File application allows taxpayers to file form IR-25 online, as well as make estimated tax payments, payments on outstanding liabilities, and payments with a civil suit number. Please note that paper returns are required for first-time filers. Click here to access Easy File.

Payment Portal

Employers can file and pay Semi-Monthly/Monthly Deposits of Tax Withheld and Quarterly Returns of Tax Withheld. Additionally, individuals and businesses are able to electronically file and pay their Application for Extension,  Declaration of Estimated Taxes, and related quarterly estimated payments. Click here to access the Payment Portal.