Finance

The Finance Department is responsible for the fiscal administration of the City of Johnstown. The Finance Department’s mission is to uphold the financial stability of the City of Johnstown. Johnstown is audited semi-annually in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, by the Auditor of the State of Ohio, to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.

The City of Johnstown Finance Department:

  • Promises to serve the community with openness

  • To take pride in the finance department’s job and to perform with the highest integrity

  • To maintain complete and accurate accountability of funds used to serve the needs of the community

  • To always keep a good attitude while assisting with problem-solving solutions

  • To provide the necessary information for Johnstown residents in a prompt and courteous manner

  • To always strive for continued excellence in serving the Johnstown community

  • To be supportive with other departments and the community at all times

Helpful Resources

Income Tax - Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)

Johnstown’s income tax rate is 1.00% on all earned income.  The City’s collection agency for income tax is the Regional Income Tax Agency, also known as R.I.T.A. R.I.T.A. provides services to collect income tax for municipalities in the State of Ohio, including the City of Johnstown.

The Regional Income Tax Agency provides member communities with high quality, cost effective municipal tax collection and administrative services.

Residents and businesses paying income tax in the City of Johnstown should contact RITA for all income tax payment and administrative services.

RITA can be contacted locally at:
Regional Income Tax Agency
760 Lakeview Drive Suite 400
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday (No appointment necessary)
Around-the-Clock Phone Self-service & any R.I.T.A. office:
Toll Free    800.860.7482
TDD         440.526.5332
Central Ohio Office (Worthington)
Toll Free    866.721.7482
Fax            614.538.0012

Click here to download income tax forms from the Regional Income Tax Agency.
Click here for details of RITA’s e-FILE and e-PAYMENTS services.

  • A one percent (1%) municipal income tax is imposed upon anyone who earns income in the City of Johnstown, as well as residents who earn income elsewhere.

  • Estimated quarterly payments are required when local income tax is not automatically withheld from income.

  • All residents aged 18 years or over must file an income tax return with the City of Johnstown regardless of whether any tax is due. The deadline for returns each year is April 15.