Income Tax

Understanding Your Taxes

Gahanna’s primary source of General Fund revenue is our local income tax. The current income tax rate is 2.5% and is applied to income earned by individuals within the City because of employment status (an individual who resides elsewhere but works in the City) or residential status (an individual who lives in the City). The 2.5% is also applied to business net profits that are located within the City. For individuals who reside in the City, a 100% credit is provided for taxes paid to another municipality where they work. The credit is applied to the lesser of the tax paid to another municipality or the tax imposed by the City. The City requires every resident who has earned income to file an individual tax return annually even if no tax is due to the City upon applying the credit. If a resident has no earned income or falls under another exemption to the income tax, the City requires the appropriate exemption form be filed.

The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) manages the City’s income tax collections and annual filing requirements. Individuals and businesses may create an account to file forms electronically at http://www.RITAOhio.com. There is also the ability to Fast File electronically at the same website without creating an account. In lieu of e-filing, individuals and businesses may also obtain the appropriate forms from the website to complete manually and mail to RITA at the address listed on your form. E-filing is strongly encouraged. RITA also provides taxpayer assistance by phone and in-person at various locations throughout the state. The Worthington Office is the closest for Gahanna residents for in-person assistance and office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Contact RITA and E-File

RITA Worthington Office
760 Lakeview Plaza Boulevard, Suite 400
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Phone 1-866-721-7482

RITA Main Telephone 1-800-860-7482

E-File Returns or Exemptions at: https://www.RITAOhio.com/Individuals/Home/File

Income Taxes

Real Estate Taxes

Real Estate taxes are based on the tax rate where the property is located and the taxable value of your property as determined by the Franklin County Auditor. Real estate tax bills and collections are processed by the Franklin County Treasurer. For questions about your tax bill and options for payment contact the Franklin County Treasurer's Office at 614-525-3438.

The total tax rate in Gahanna tax district 025 (Gahanna Jefferson Schools and Mifflin Township) is 82.42 mills per $1,000 in Assessed Value.