July 18, 2024
RITA was contracted by the Village of Apple Creek to go back 3 years to collect money that wasn't filed by taxpayers. In this process, many residents received letters that stated they did not file but they are sure they did. The village has tried to correct this by sending the tax forms they have on file to RITA for people that were listed as non-filers but did file. If you receive a letter and feel it's in error, please contact RITA (1-800-860-7482) or village hall (330-698-5462) and we will help you with this. In most cases, they know you paid but need a copy of your return sent to them.
For those who don't have taxable income and therefore didn't file, you must file for an exemption:
Retired individuals with no taxable income (W2 wages or Schedule E income, for example) are required to file an Exemption electronically using either MYACCOUNT or FASTFILE. You may also file using a paper copy of page 1 of your Federal 1040 return. An Exemption form is only required the first year that this applies. No further filings will be necessary
You are required to resume filing Form 37 if your status changes and you again receive taxable income. Any questions, please call RITA.
Beginning January 2024, our income taxes will be managed by the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA). They will have online services available for any questions and you are welcome to stop in the village office as well.
A welcome letter will be coming out to residents and businesses in December 2023. A sample of the letter is shown below:
Effective January 1, 2024, the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) will begin collecting municipal income tax for the Village of Apple Creek.
What is the Regional Income Tax Agency, also referred to as RITA?
Formed in 1971, RITA is a governmental agency established under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code to administer municipal income tax for cities and villages throughout the State of Ohio.
RITA’s shared services offer municipalities a comprehensive, efficient and effective solution for income tax collection that results in cost savings and increased tax collections.
Why is RITA sending you a letter?
The Village of Apple Creek chose RITA to administer its municipal income tax collections for its ability to offer residents and businesses free online services and its ability to maximize the Village’s collection efforts. RITA will be responsible for the administration and collection of all municipal income taxes and will serve the Village of Apple Creek in this capacity.
What do you need to do?
For Residents:
After January 1, 2024, all Apple Creek tax payments and tax returns for current and prior tax years, are to be sent to RITA. We encourage you to utilize RITA’s free and simple online services, FastFile, FastPay, and MyAccount to file and pay your municipal income tax. Beginning January 1, 2024, residents will have access to RITA’s FastFile and FastPay applications – with no login, user ID or password needed. Beginning February 1st , residents will have access to RITA’s MyAccount applications. Visit ritaohio.com to access FastFile, FastPay, MyAccount and tax forms.
For Businesses:
If you have an existing account with RITA and are already remitting withholding taxes for another RITA municipality, simply add the Apple Creek withholding tax payment to the employer withholding return (Form 11). Beginning February 1, businesses will have access to RITA’s MyAccount applications. Visit ritaohio.com to access MyAccount and other tax forms.
Your account number is located at the top of this letter and should be used when contacting RITA or submitting payments or forms.
If you have any questions regarding your Village of Apple Creek income tax, please contact RITA’s customer service representatives at 800-860-7482.
Sincerely,
Dorrie Miller, Fiscal Officer/ Tax Administrator Amy Arrighi, Executive Director
Village of Apple Creek Regional Income Tax Agency