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Dalton, OH payroll tax for remote employees (2026): 1.50% via CCA

Dalton levies a 1.50% municipal income tax, administered by CCA - Central Collection Agency, with a 100% resident credit factor. If a remote employee works in Dalton, start with Ohio employer withholding, unemployment insurance, Ohio BWC coverage, and local withholding.

Municipal tax rate

1.50%

Resident credit factor

100%

Administrator

CCA

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CCA - Central Collection Agency

Rate verified from the official CCA member profile (2026). Confirm account setup and special-district boundaries before filing.

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First-pass checklist

  • File or confirm Ohio employer withholding registration, typically via OH|TAX eServices or Form IT-1.
  • Register or confirm Ohio unemployment insurance account status.
  • Confirm Ohio BWC workers' compensation coverage before the employee starts work.
  • Register or update municipal withholding with CCA - Central Collection Agency and remit the 1.50% local tax when local wages are taxable.
  • Check reciprocity if the employer HQ or employee residence is in a neighboring reciprocal state.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Dalton, Ohio income tax rate for 2026?

Dalton levies a municipal income tax of 1.50%, administered by CCA. Residents receive a credit factor of 100% for taxes paid to other municipalities.

Do I have to withhold Dalton income tax for a remote employee?

If an employee performs work in Dalton beyond Ohio's occasional-entrant threshold, the employer generally must withhold and remit Dalton's 1.50% municipal tax to CCA. Confirm work-location days and residency before filing.

Is Dalton administered by RITA or CCA?

Dalton municipal withholding is administered by CCA - Central Collection Agency. Register and remit through that agency's employer portal.

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