Frequently Asked Questions

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The Ohio Department of Taxation has compiled a list of frequently asked questions covering many different categories.

To view the questions, click on the "Select Category" bar and then click on  the category you are interested in.  A list of questions will appear pertaining to that category. Then click on the question you are inquiring about and the answer will appear.

Who must file and pay the corporation franchise tax?

For tax years 2009 and prior, the following applies. For tax years 2010 and thereafter, please refer to FAQ #3.

Unless an exemption applies, a corporation organized for profit is subject to the corporation franchise tax for each calendar year (tax year) that on the first day of January of that calendar year the corporation:

  • Does business in Ohio, or
  • Owns or uses property or capital in Ohio, or
  • Holds an Ohio charter, or
  • Holds a certificate of compliance (license) authorizing the corporation to do business in Ohio (applies to foreign corporation), or
  • Otherwise has nexus with Ohio.

To download Ohio corporation franchise tax forms, visit our Tax Forms home page.


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