E-mail: bthunberg@cityofbrookpark.com
6161 Engle Road
Brook Park, Ohio 44142
Phone: (216) 433-1533 (General Line)
Fax: (216) 433-0822
Window Hours:
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (no appointment necessary)
Assistance is provided for residents preparing and filing CITY tax returns.
Mission Statement
The City of Brook Park Income Tax Division is dedicated to the effective collection, audit, and enforcement of our municipal income tax ordinance. By ensuring proper tax revenue collection, we support the Department of Finance in upholding the city’s fiscal integrity. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and professional service to the taxpayers of Brook Park, always with a focus on courtesy and assistance.
For the quickest, easiest filing options use Tax Connect Online
Click Here To Enter The Tax Connect Website
- Electronic forms and payments are processed securely using State of the Art Technology
- Expect delays with paper returns and checks.
- If you must send a check, don’t send it by itself! Include a copy of the related bill, form or tax return.
Penalty – Unpaid Tax
Late filing Penalty- as of 1/1/2016
A late filing penalty may be imposed at the rate of $25 per month (or fraction of a month) that a return, other than an estimated income tax return, remains unfiled. This late filing penalty applies regardless of the liability on the return. The late filing penalty shall not exceed $150 for each failure to timely file.
Late filing Penalty- as of 1/1/2024
A late filing penalty will be imposed at the rate of $25 if the return is not filed by April 15, 2024. Only valid extensions will be honored, and relieve the imposed penalty. This late filing penalty applies regardless of the liability on the return.
A penalty may be imposed on unpaid income tax, including unpaid estimated tax, equal to 15% of the amount not timely paid.
A penalty may be imposed on unpaid employer withholding tax equal to 50% of the amount not timely paid.
Interest – Unpaid tax
Interest shall be imposed on all unpaid income tax, unpaid estimated income tax and unpaid employer withholding tax. The interest rate to be applied each calendar year is the federal short-tenn rate, rounded to the nearest percent. plus five percent (5%). The rate shall apply for the calendar year next following the July of the year in which the federal short-term rate is determined under Section 1274 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Interest Rate for calendar year 2025 is 10.00%.
The Interest Rate for calendar year 2024 is 10.00%.
The Interest Rate for calendar year 2023 is 7.00%.
The interest rate for calendar year 2022 is 5.00%.
The interest rate for calendar year 2021 is 5.00%
The interest rate for calendar year 2020 is 7.00%
The interest rate for calendar year 2019 is 7.00%
The interest rate for calendar year 2018 is 6.00%
The interest rate for calendar year 2017 is 6.00%
The interest rate for calendar year 2016 is 5.00%
Tax filings and tax payments related to tax years beginning before January 1, 2016 are subject to the penalty and interest rates and late filing penalties. if any. imposed by each municipal income ta,'( ordinance in effect prior to January 1. 2016 – regardless of the date of filing or payment. Ohio Revised Code Section 718.27.
Tax Connect Online
Click Here To Enter The Tax Connect Website
NEW OPTIONS STARTING JANUARY 2, 2024
- FILE AND PAY YOUR INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS RETURNS FOR BROOK PARK CITY INCOME TAX ONLINE- FAST, CONVENIENT AND SAFE.
- EMPLOYERS MAY FILE THEIR ANNUAL RECONCILIATION AND UPLOAD W-2’s ONLINE
- BROOK PARK TAX DEPARTMENT WILL ALLOW TAXPAYERS TO PAY WITH CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, ALONG WITH THE OPTION OF A CREDIT CARD (VISA, MASTERCARD, AND DISCOVER) ONLINE.
- YOU MAY ALSO CALL THE TAX DEPARTMENT AT 216-433-1533 AND MAKE A CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OVER THE PHONE. THE TAX DEPARTMENT DOES NOT RETAIN ANY CREDIT CARD INFORMATION.
INCOME TAX FILING DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2024
*FORMS NOT FILED AND TAXES NOT PAID BY THAT DATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A LATE FEE OF $25.00, PENALTY RATE OF 15% (OF TAX DUE) AND INTEREST OF 10%.
**PLEASE REMEMBER WHEN FILING AN EXTENSION IS SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE RETURN AND NOT THE TAX OWED.
***ESTIMATED TAXES ARE REQUIRED TO BE PAID PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE.
REGISTRATION FORMS:
Business and Corporate Registration Form
Individual Registration Form
INCOME TAX FORMS FOR THE CITY OF BROOK PARK
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2023 Individual and Business Tax Form
2023 Individual and Business Tax Instructions
2023 Extension Form
2023 Refund Disclosure and Disclaimer Form (Fillable PDF)
PLEASE NOTE: Some web browsers (e.g. Google Chrome) attempt to open PDFs using their own reader plug ins, which may impair functionality within PDF fill-in forms. So that the form will function properly, we recommend that you first download the interactive form (by right-clicking on its link and choosing “Save As…”), and then open the downloaded form in the newest version of Adobe Reader.
2022 Individual and Business Tax Form
2022 Individual and Business Tax Instructions
2022 Extension Form
2022 Refund Disclosure and Disclaimer Form (Fillable PDF)
PLEASE NOTE: Some web browsers (e.g. Google Chrome) attempt to open PDFs using their own reader plug ins, which may impair functionality within PDF fill-in forms. So that the form will function properly, we recommend that you first download the interactive form (by right-clicking on its link and choosing “Save As…”), and then open the downloaded form in the newest version of Adobe Reader.
2021 Individual and Business Tax Form
2021 Individual and Business Tax Instructions
2021 Refund Disclosure and Disclaimer Form (Fillable PDF)
PLEASE NOTE: Some web browsers (e.g. Google Chrome) attempt to open PDFs using their own reader plug ins, which may impair functionality within PDF fill-in forms. So that the form will function properly, we recommend that you first download the interactive form (by right-clicking on its link and choosing “Save As…”), and then open the downloaded form in the newest version of Adobe Reader.
2020 Individual and Business Tax Form
2020 Individual and Business Tax Instructions
2020 Extension Form
2020 Refund Disclosure and Disclaimer Form
2019 Individual and Business Tax Form (Fillable PDF)
2019 Individual and Business Tax Form
2019 Individual and Business Tax Instructions
2019 Extension Form
2019 Refund Disclosure and Disclaimer Form
ADDITIONAL TAX FORMS
Withholding Tax Rate is 2%
2023 BW-3 PAYROLL RECONCILIATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS
RECONCILIATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CD-ROM 2023 SUBMISSION
WITHHOLDING INSTRUCTIONS & 2024 DUE DATES
Electronic Funds Registration Form-ACH Credit
ACH-Debit Instructions Payment for Employee Withholding
ACH-Credit Addenda Record Layout for Employee Withholding
WITHHOLDING TAX 2024 CHECK PAYMENT FORM
Pay Taxes go to TAX CONNECT
Estimated Tax
Declaration of Estimated Tax (Form D-1)
Statement of Estimated Tax Due (Form BQ-1)
Pay Taxes go to TAX CONNECT
Admissions: Tax Rate is 3%
Application for Certificate of Registration Admissions Tax Permanent (Form ADM-2)
Application for Certificate of Registration Admissions Tax Temporary (Form ADM-3)
Admissions Tax Form (Form ADM-1)
Pay Taxes go to TAX CONNECT
Hotel/Excise: Tax Rate is 3%
Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Form (Form H-1)
Pay Taxes go to TAX CONNECT
Parking License Fee
Pay Taxes go to TAX CONNECT
FEDERAL TAX FORMS INFORMATION
The IRS has consolidated its form distribution centers; therefore City Hall will not have federal forms available.
The Brook Park Library is the distribution center for zip code 44142.
CALL 1-800-829-3676, and follow the prompts.
Click Here for Federal Tax Forms (http://www.irs.gov)
STATE OF OHIO TAX FORMS
Click Here for State Tax Forms
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF BROOK PARK
City of Brook Park—Taxation Code (Part Eighteen) For Tax Year 2016 and On
CITY OF BROOK PARK – TAXATION CODE (PART SEVENTEEN) – For Tax year 2015 and prior
TAX DEPARTMENT RULES & REGULATIONS—For Part 17
Article I and II Purpose and Definitions
Article III Imposition of Tax
Article IV Effective Period of Tax
Article V Return of Payment
Article VI Collection at Source
Article VII Declarations
Article VIII Duties of Administrator
Article IX Examination of Books and Records
Article X Interest and Penalties
Article XI Collection of Unpaid Taxes
Article XII Violations, Penalties
Article XIII Board of Review
Article XIV Disbursement of Receipts
Article XV Credit for Tax Paid to Another Municipality
Article XVI Savings Clause
Article XVII Collection of Tax After Termination of Ordinance