In the city I live in, (in Ohio) I have RITA taxes. I rent, work in a different city. I have no children, and don't use any city sevices ( i'm rarely home as I go to school in yet another city) I was sent a RITA tax form back in 2003- and never heard back since. It seems they lack the punitive abilities/ resources that the fed and state do, so I find myself thinking-------- F*** RITA. I don't care if this is a moral or ethical problem, I only care about whether RITA can do anything about it.
2006-10-11 19:19:54 · 2 answers · asked by cwido25 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
As someone who lives in Ohio, works in a city with RITA taxes, and does taxes for a living, I hear you loud and clear. It can be difficult for RITA (the Regional Income Tax Authority for those of you not living here) to figure out that you owe them money. However, they do not lack any authority if they catch you, and can garnish wages or attach property just as the IRS and the State can. Unfortunately, I've seen it happen.
The laws state that you have to file the return if you live and/or work in the city. But RITA has been known to send people forms who do not owe tax. Do you actually live inside the city limits? If not, you're not required to file.
If you are required to file, it is actually best to go ahead and get it over with. If you file the returns, and request that they work with you on payments, they are likely to be more lienient than if they catch you down the road. There are cross-checks on these things. Even if you don't use city services, you've most likely filed a federal return with your address on it. And a state return. And a FAFSA form... you can see where I'm going with this. They know you live there, and eventually they're going to figure out that you're not paying taxes.
If I were you, I'd take my stuff in to a tax services offices and have them help you out. Sisnce I don't know your income or city (and I don't suggest you give it to some stranger online), I can't give more than general information. But I do know that it's still possible that you're not required to file, and that a pro MIGHT be able to lower your tax with adjustments or allowable credits in some cities, even before you file. With my company, we'll go over it with you, and if you don't have to file, or choose not to have us do your return, we won't charge you, so you can get a lot of specific information without having to pay anything.
Let me know if I can be of more assistance
2006-10-12 02:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Katie Short, Atheati Princess 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-11 03:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 06:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by luff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can come after you and then you will have to pay a lot more then you would of if you came clean with them. Go down and work out a deal with them.
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