Tax
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NOTICE
Due to the recent extension of the Federal and State income tax deadlines for individuals, the City of Fairlawn has also extended its income tax filing and payment deadlines from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021; although, early filing and payment is encourage. The City's extension will apply to both individual and business net profit filings and payments.
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Overview
The Income Tax Department is responsible for the collection of individual and business income tax.
Residents are welcome to contact the Income Tax Department for assistance in completing the Fairlawn Individual Income Tax Return.
Interest Rate for Late Payments
Interest shall be imposed at the rates listed below on all unpaid income tax and unpaid withholding tax:
| Calendar Year | Annually | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.00% | 0.42% |
| 2021 | 5.00% | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 7.00% | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 7.00% | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 6.00% | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 6.00% | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 5.00% | 0.42% |
| Prior* | 18.00% | 1.50% |
* Applicable to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2016
Resources
- Tax Code (For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016) (PDF)
- Tax Code (For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2016) (PDF)
- Tax Rules & Regulations (For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2016) (PDF)
- Business Tax Documents
- Individual Tax Documents
- Transient Guest Tax Return (PDF)
- Transient Guest Tax Exemption Certificate (PDF)
- Fairlawn Street Listing (PDF)
- Annual Tax Report (PDF)