Ohio municipal payroll
Gateway, OH payroll tax for remote employees (2026): 2.50% via CCA
Gateway levies a 2.50% municipal income tax, administered by CCA - Central Collection Agency, with a 0% resident credit factor. If a remote employee works in Gateway, start with Ohio employer withholding, unemployment insurance, Ohio BWC coverage, and local withholding.
Municipal tax rate
2.50%
Resident credit factor
0%
Administrator
CCA
CCA - Central Collection Agency
Rate verified from the official CCA member profile (2026). Confirm account setup and special-district boundaries before filing.
Open official municipal sourceFirst-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 2.50% 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 Gateway, Ohio income tax rate for 2026?
Gateway levies a municipal income tax of 2.50%, administered by CCA. Residents receive a credit factor of 0% for taxes paid to other municipalities.
Do I have to withhold Gateway income tax for a remote employee?
If an employee performs work in Gateway beyond Ohio's occasional-entrant threshold, the employer generally must withhold and remit Gateway's 2.50% municipal tax to CCA. Confirm work-location days and residency before filing.
Is Gateway administered by RITA or CCA?
Gateway municipal withholding is administered by CCA - Central Collection Agency. Register and remit through that agency's employer portal.
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