State Of Ohio Tax Refund Status Login

​To check the status of your Ohio state tax refund, you can use the Ohio Department of Taxation’s online tool. Navigate to the Ohio Department of Taxation’s refund status page.

Here’s how:​

1. Visit the Refund Status Page: Navigate to the Ohio Department of Taxation’s refund status page.​

2. Enter Required Information: Provide your Social Security number, account type, requested refund amount, and tax year.​

3. Submit Your Information: Click “Submit” to view your refund status.​

Alternatively, you can contact the Ohio Department of Taxation’s individual taxpayer helpline at 1-800-282-1784 for assistance.

Please note that electronic returns typically take 2-3 days to process, while paper returns may take several weeks. If your refund status indicates that your return is under “manual review,” it means a tax examiner is reviewing your return, which can delay the refund process.

State of Ohio tax refund direct deposit Schedule

The Ohio Department of Taxation does not provide a specific direct deposit “schedule” like the IRS does. However, here are the general guidelines for when you can expect your Ohio state tax refund via direct deposit:

1. E-filed Returns:

   • If you file your tax return electronically (e-file), the Ohio Department of Taxation typically processes refunds within 2-3 weeks after receiving your return.

2. Paper Returns:

   • If you file a paper return, it can take 6-8 weeks or longer for the Ohio Department of Taxation to process your refund.

If your refund is approved for direct deposit, it will generally be processed within the above timeframes and deposited into the account you specified on your tax return.

Is Ohio tax refund taxable?

No, your Ohio state tax refund is generally not taxable on your federal tax return. However, there are some considerations based on your specific situation:

1. Federal Tax Considerations:

   • If you itemized deductions in the previous year and received a state income tax deduction (for example, if you deducted Ohio state income taxes you paid), then you may need to report your Ohio state refund as income on your federal tax return in the year you receive the refund. This is due to the “tax benefit rule.”

   • If you did not itemize deductions and instead took the standard deduction, your Ohio refund is typically not taxable at the federal level.

2. Ohio Tax Return:

   • The Ohio state tax refund itself is not considered taxable income on your Ohio state income tax return.

If you’re unsure whether your refund should be included in your federal income tax, it’s a good idea to consult a tax professional, especially if you itemized deductions in the previous year.