Income Tax

E-File Taxes

Stow Income Tax Division will be having extended hours on the following days:

Sat., April 11, 8am-noon
Tues., April 14, 8am-6pm
Wed., April 15, 8am-6pm

You can use E-File to do the following:

Make a payment (includes estimated tax payments)
Change taxpayer address and/or verify credit amount
Submit an extension request
Upload a document

First Time Users:
First time users must create a PIN prior to logging onto the site and must select the “Don’t have PIN” link.

PIN Number:
PIN Numbers are only valid for one year. New PIN numbers must be established each tax year.

Tax Identification Number:
Individuals and joint resident taxpayers should use their Social Security Number.
Business (Net Profit) taxpayers should use their Federal Identification Number.

New to Stow?
Anyone who moved into Stow during 2025 will need to register with the Tax Division to be able to log on to use the e-file for tax year 2025. Contact the Tax Division at 330-689-2849 with any questions.

The Stow Income Tax Division is responsible for collecting local income taxes and enforcing the Stow Income Tax Ordinance (Chapter 194). These taxes provide essential funding for programs and services that support Stow’s tradition-centered, future-focused community.

Our team is here to offer in-house customer service for Stow residents and businesses, ensuring everyone can stay compliant with local tax laws. Please explore the information provided on our website, and don’t hesitate to reach out to our office with any additional questions.

Interest Rates

Per Ohio Revised Code Section 718.27, the current year's interest rate on unpaid taxes is calculated as the previous July's federal short-term rate, rounded to the nearest whole percent, plus 5%. This interest applies annually to any unpaid income tax, estimated income tax, and withholding tax.

Yearly & Monthly Interest Rates
Calendar Year	Yearly Interest Rate	Monthly Interest Rate
2026	9.00%	0.750%
2025	10.00%	0.833%
2024	10.00%	0.833%
2023	7.00%	0.583%
2022	5.00%	0.417%
2021	5.00%	0.417%
2020	7.00%	0.583%
2019	7.00%	0.583%

FAQs

Who must file a Stow Income Tax Return?

Stow Income Tax Ordinance Chapter 194 requires any individual 18 years or older whose permanent residence is in the City of Stow for any portion of the tax year to file a tax return with the City of Stow on April 15th (or IRS due date) of each applicable year. This is a requirement even is no tax is due. Exemptions apply if ALL income is non-taxable.
Nonresidents who worked or earned income in the City of Stow and did NOT have 2% of their earnings withheld for the time they worked in Stow must also file an annual return. This includes any person or entity who operated a business or owned rental property within Stow.

What is the City of Stow's income tax rate?

Stow's income tax is 2%.

What is considered taxable income for individuals?

Income that is taxable at the local level includes (but is not limited to):
- W-2 - Wage and Tax Statement
- 1099-NEC - Nonemployee Compensation
- 1099-MISC - Miscellaneous Income
- Schedule C - Profit or Loss from Business
- Schedule E - Supplemental Income and Loss
- Schedule K-1 - Partner's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.
- W-2G - Certain Gambling Winnings
- Form 4797 - Sales of Business Property

What is not considered taxable income for individuals?

Income that is NOT taxable at the local level includes (but is not limited to):
- 1099-DIV - Dividends and Distributions
- 1099-INT - Interest Income
- 1099-R - Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc.
- SSA-1099 - Social Security Income
- 1099-G - Certain Government Payments
- Alimony Income
- Gifts
- Inheritances
- Scholarships

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