Tax Department
TAX FORMS Click HERE
2023 E-file Click HERE
Deadline for Filing 2023 Return: Monday, April 15, 2024
The City of South Lebanon tax filing deadline is April 15th, 2024. If you have any questions or need to schedule an appointment, please contact the Tax Department at (513) 494-2296 or by email at tax@southlebanonohio.org. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8am-4:30 pm. The Tax Department’s fax number is (513) 672-9599.
EXTENDED TAX OFFICE HOURS
- Thursday, April 11th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm
- Saturday, April 13th from 8:00 am to Noon
City of South Lebanon Tax Rate: 1% and Mandatory Filing
- All residents of South Lebanon 18 and older must file a tax return annually, even if no tax is due.
- All Businesses located within the city must file a business return.
- All non-resident businesses, individuals and landlords who have sales income, perform work/services or own rental property within City limits must file.
City of South Lebanon gives 100% credit for taxes paid to South Lebanon and ½% of taxable income taxed by another municipality. Click HERE for a list of Taxable and Non-Taxable income.
FILE YOUR 2023 INDIVDUAL RETURN
2023 E-file Click HERE – File your 2023 individual return electronically
Or download tax form 2023-South Lebanon Individual Local Tax Return and submit with a copy of your Federal 1040, Schedule 1 of 1040, W-2(s) and applicable Federal Schedules. Mail your return to South Lebanon Tax Department at 10 North High Street, South Lebanon, Ohio 45065.
Request an Extension to File
Federal and State Extensions are granted an extension to file their South Lebanon tax return. While the Ohio Revised Code does not require the taxpayer to notify the local tax office, it is recommended to do so.
Notify the Tax Office
It is encouraged to send the city a copy of the extension prior to filing to reduce correspondence regarding late filing.
You can email, fax, or mail a copy of your extension. If you choose to email, make the subject your Last Name, Extension.
If you do not provide a copy of the extension prior to October Filing Date, it is required when filing to avoid any penalties and interest.
Click HERE for a copy of the Extension Request Form
Annual Tax Interest Rates:
By October 31 of each year, the interest rate that will apply to overdue municipal income taxes during the next calendar year will be posted herein, as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 718.27(F).
The interest rate is calculated by adding five percentage points to the federal short-term rate (rounded to the nearest whole number percent) that was in effect during July of the current year, in accordance with ORC Section 718.27(A)(5), and it is applicable to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2016.
Based on these requirements, the applicable interest rate is as follows:
| Year | Annual Rate | Monthly Rate |
| 2024 | 10.0% | 0.833% |
| 2023 | 7.0% | 0.583% |
| 2021-2022 | 5.0% | 0.42% |
| 2019-2020 | 7.0% | 0.583% |
| 2017-2018 | 6.0% | 0.5% |
BUSINESSES
BUSINESS FORMS
Click HERE for all Business Tax Forms
BUSINESSES – IMPORTANT DUE DATES 2024
Tax Return Due: April 15, 2024
Extension Tax Return: October 15, 2024
Annual Reconciliation: February 28, 2024
Quarterly Payments:
- Quarter 1 Payment: April 15, 2024
- Quarter 2 Payment: June 15, 2024
- Quarter 3 Payment: September 15, 2024
- Quarter 4 Payment: December 15, 2024
Withholding Payments: 15th of the Following Month
*Withholding remittance is required by Ordinance for all local businesses. For withholding less than $200 per month, the payment is due quarterly. If the withholding is $200 or more per month, the payment is due monthly.
South Lebanon New Accounts
South Lebanon Resident Questionnaire
South Lebanon Non-Resident Property Owner Questionnaire
*Please Submit New Account Forms by Fax or Email*
Tax Ordinances
Click HERE to view Ordinance No. 2019-23 which amends Ordinance No. 2018-05
Click HERE to view Ordinance No. 2018-05 for tax year 2016 – 2018
Click HERE to view Ordinance No. 2015-09
Click HERE to view Ordinance No. 2006-38 for tax year 2015 and prior years