EARNED INCOME TAX FAQ
If approved, beginning in 2027, residents of the Urbana City School District will pay a 1% earned income tax to support day-to-day operations. This tax is separate from federal, state, and city income taxes. It is collected by the State of Ohio on behalf of the district.
Who pays? Only residents of the Urbana City School District
Tax Rate: 1% of earned income.
Type of Tax: 1% of earned income.
Collected by: Ohio Department of Taxation, then distributed to the Urbana City School District.
Used for: Day-to-day operations of the District
What Counts as Earned Income?
EARNED INCOME INCLUDES
Wages, salaries, and tips
Other employee compensation
Self-employed income from sole proprietorships and partnerships (to the extent included on Ohio adjusted gross income
*There are no personal exemptions under the school district earned income tax.
EARNED INCOME EXCLUDES
Retirement income (pensions, Social Security, etc)
Unemployment compensation
Worker’s compensation
Lottery winnings
Interest and dividends
Capital gains
For more information: District website at www.urbanacityschools.org
Call 937-653-1402