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As of January 1, 2025

Per the State of Ohio ORC 718.05 - It is MANDATORY that you provide a copy of your Federal 1040
with your Deer Park return, in addtion to the items listed below.
If you don't have a copy of your Federal 1040, your Deer Park return will NOT be filed/completed.

The due date for filing your tax return is April 15th.

Who Must File

The City of Deer Park has a mandatory filing requirement. A Deer Park income tax return must be filed regardless of whether tax is owed or not, and regardless of whether a Federal or State return was filed. The earnings tax is 1.5% and applies to anyone who lives, works, operates a business or conducts business within the City of Deer Park.

Regarding residents under the age of 18 - The earnings tax of 1.5% applied to everyone, regardless of age, through tax year 2023. The law was changed beginning with tax year 2024, and anyone under the age of 18 is exempt from Deer Park income tax.

If you are retired and only receiving Social Security benefits, please provide a copy of your statement to our office. Once we receive the statement, you will no longer need to file with our office unless you have any earned (such as W-2, W-2G (gambling), 1099 income, Schedule C, Schedule E, etc).

Documents Required When Filing

* Please note: for IN-PERSON tax appointments, we cannot accept digital copies (phone, laptop, etc).
You MUST provide paper copies to our office. **

Items required for filing your Deer Park tax return~
All copies of W-2s.
All W-2Gs - Gambling winnings.
1099-MISC - Miscellaneous income (if applicable).
1099-NEC - Non-Employee Compensation (if applicable).
FEDERAL 1040 - This is your Federal tax filing that's prepared via TurboTax, HR Block, accountant, etc.
Schedule 1 - Attached to Federal 1040.
Schedule C - If you own a business.
Schedule E - If you own rental properties.
Schedule F - If you have farming income.

*** DO NOT STAPLE OR PAPERCLIP FORMS, DOCUMENTS, CHECKS, ETC. ***

Filing Options

There are several options available file your Deer Park return ~

Submit your documents (W-2s, W-Gs, 1099's, Federal Form 1040, Schedule C or E) and we’ll prepare your return for you. You can mail your documents, upload them electronically to the secure email link , or put them in the physical drop box at the municipal building (there is one outside by parking lot and one inside ). Be sure to include contact information with your documents so that we may call or email you with questions.
All residents now have the ability to e-file your tax return. Using the e-file link, the program walks you through entering your information and uploading your documentation. Click submit and you are done. If this will be the first return you file with the City of Deer Park, you must first set up an account by contacting the Tax Office. If you have filed a return in the past, you already have an account and can access the e-file link now. YOU SET YOUR OWN PIN. If you forget your PIN, you can reset it.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have not filed with us previously, you will not be able to e-file. Due to the high volume of returns during tax season, if you are unable to e-file, please send your information through the secure email link or via one of the other options stated above, and we will complete your return for you.
If you would like us to prepare your return while you wait, please schedule an appointment by calling our office at 513-794-8863 during business hours (8:30am - 4:30pm). Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:15am - 4:00pm. YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. Walk-in service is NOT available.

Tax Payment Options

Payment can be made online with our secure payment link. Please note that all card companies charge a 3% processing fee when paying by card.
Payment can be made over the phone with a debit/credit card. Please note that all card companies charge a 3% processing fee when paying by card.
Payment can be made with cash in-person. This option must be in-person. Do not put cash in either drop box. Please note that we CANNOT accept bills larger than a $20 bill.
Payment can be made via check or money order. You can either drop it off to our office or put it in either drop box.

City of Deer Park Tax Office

Address: 7777 Blue Ash Road
Deer Park, OH 45236
Phone: 513.794.8863
Fax: 513.794.8866

Finance Director: Sheena Johnson
Tax Clerk: Julie Hoffman - jhoffman@deerpark-oh.gov

Appointments available between the hours of: 8:15am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Annual Interest Rates

By October 31 of each year, the interest rate that will apply to overdue municipal income taxes during the next calendar year will be posted here, as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 718.27(F).

In accordance with ORC Section 718.27(A)(5), applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2016, the applicable interest rates are as follows:

Business Returns and Withholding Reconciliations

IT IS MANDATORY TO FILE A DEER PARK INCOME TAX RETURN EVEN IF NO TAX IS DUE.

Business Returns - On or before April 15th, or the 15th day of the 4th month following the end of fiscal year.

Withholding Reconciliations - On or before February 28th.