Chapter 891 · Municipal Income Tax

Income Tax

The Village of Westfield Center levies a municipal income tax of one percent (1%) of earned income. This section covers who must file, declarations, forms, employer withholding, and your rights as a taxpayer.

Chapter 891

The Tax at a Glance

Tax Rate

One percent (1%) of earned income.

Filing Deadline

Village income tax returns are due on the federal filing deadline — typically April 15.

Declarations

Required if income taxes are not being withheld from your wages and you expect your tax liability for the year to be greater than $200.

Declaration due dates: April 15, June 15, September 15 and January 15.

Municipal Credit

If a resident works in another taxing municipality, the Village gives credit of up to one percent toward taxes paid to the other entity.

Filing Requirements

Who Must File

  • Village of Westfield Center residents and resident businesses, regardless of income or age (18 or older), are required to file a return or an exemption form.
  • Part-year residents must also file and may prorate their earnings.
  • Non-resident businesses that earn income in Westfield Center are required to file.
  • Non-residents who earn income in Westfield Center and have local taxes withheld are not required to file a return.

Income Tax Ordinance

The complete municipal income tax code is Chapter 891 of the Village's codified ordinances, published by American Legal Publishing.

Read Chapter 891

Tax Questions

Contact Village Hall with any income tax questions.

Village Hall · 6701 Greenwich Road

330-887-5151

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