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Ohio Payroll Guide

Ohio Payroll Guide

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Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over 2 months ago

There are 4 required tax items you’ll need in order to get setup for payroll.

Requirement

Format

Agency

Withholding Account Number

50 000000 (8 digits, must begin with a 5)

Employer Account Number

0000000000 (10 digits)

Total Contribution Rate

X.X%

City of Columbus ACH Credit Registration Number

000000 (combination of 6 numbers or letters)

How to register:

  • Withholding Account Number

    • For new businesses, complete online registration to receive your Ohio Withholding Account Number instantly.

  • Employer Account Number

    • New businesses can register online to obtain their Employer Account Number immediately.

  • Total Contribution Rate

    • If uncertain about your rate, contact the Ohio Department of Taxation at (614) 466-2319.

  • City of Columbus ACH Credit Registration Number:

    • Register for the City of Columbus' ACH Credit Electronic Filing Program by completing this form. Your ACH Credit Registration Number will be assigned within a few days of form submission.

How to locate these numbers if you’re already registered:

  • Your Withholding Account Number can be found online or on any previous Form IT-501. If you have questions, contact the agency at (888) 405-4039.

  • Locate this number on any previous Contribution Rate Determination from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. If you have questions, contact the agency at (614) 466-2319.

  • Your Total Contribution Rate can be found on the Contribution Rate Determination sent by the OH Department of Job and Family Services annually. For assistance, contact the agency at (614) 466-2319.

  • If you have already registered for ACH Credit payments with the City of Columbus, call the Income Tax Division at 614-645-7370 to retrieve this information.

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