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What are the hours and when should I call?
Ohio Department of Taxation operates the call center for this 800-282-1780 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Thursday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 70 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Ohio Department of Taxation call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Ohio Department of Taxation phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Ohio Department of Taxation staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Ohio Department of Taxation is Sunday.The most busy day to call is Friday, which averages 1700% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 70 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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We measured the shortest hold times to be on Monday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Friday.
Check on the status of your Ohio state tax refund by calling the Ohio Department of Taxation during regular business hours, using the department's website, or downloading the state's official app.
The Ohio Department of Taxation offers various deductions and credits to help taxpayers reduce their state tax liabilities. Deductions available include the Ohio personal exemption, medical savings account deductions, and contributions to the Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Plan. For credits, Ohio offers the Earned Income Credit, which benefits low-income individuals and families, and the Ohio Resident Credit, which helps taxpayers avoid double taxation on income earned in another state. Additional credits are available for residential energy-efficient improvements, contributions to political campaigns, and rehabilitation of historic buildings. The Ohio Department of Taxation also provides credits for various business-related activities, such as the Job Creation Tax Credit and the Motion Picture Tax Credit. These deductions and credits can significantly reduce an individual or business's tax burden while promoting economic growth and investment within the state. For more detailed information, taxpayers can consult the Ohio Department of Taxation's official website or contact their customer service.
Yes, Ohio offers free filing options for state taxes. The Ohio Department of Taxation provides an online platform called Ohio I-File, which allows eligible taxpayers to electronically file their state taxes for free. Ohio I-File is user-friendly and offers step-by-step guidance throughout the filing process. It is available to both resident and non-resident taxpayers who meet certain criteria. Additionally, the department partners with various IRS Free File vendors, such as TurboTax and H&R Block, to offer free state tax filing options to eligible taxpayers. These partnerships allow taxpayers to e-file their federal and Ohio state taxes at no cost through the vendor's website. The Ohio Department of Taxation encourages taxpayers to explore these free filing options to save time and money while ensuring accurate and timely tax filing.
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