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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 625 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 Thursday.The most busy day to call is Wednesday.Again, this is based on a sample of 625 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Friday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Thursday.
In summation, the best day to call Ohio Department of Taxation is Thursday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Ohio Department of Taxation staffs the call center well on Thursday.
Why Customers Call Ohio Department of Taxation
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Ohio Department of Taxation, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
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.
Click the link above to get answers to just about any Ohio Department of Taxation customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Ohio Department of Taxation's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Ohio Department of Taxation agent. This phone number is Ohio Department of Taxation's best phone number because 3,750 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-282-1780 include and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Ohio Department of Taxation first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone. In total, Ohio Department of Taxation has 2 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Ohio Department of Taxation representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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