Exemption & Inactivation FAQ's

  1. I don’t have any taxable income.  How do I file an exemption?

Complete an Exemption Form and attach a copy of page 1 of your Federal 1040 return.  

  1. I’m retired and do not have any taxable income and/or I’m not required to file a federal return.  What documentation do I need to provide to RITA so that my account may be considered for inactivation? 

Complete an Exemption Form and attach a copy of page 1 of your Federal 1040 return.  If you are not required to file a federal return, please provide a copy of your W-2P Statement or Statement of Social Security earnings.  RITA will also accept other documentation proving that you received pension or retirement income only.

  1. I’m a retired RITA city resident and I worked during the tax year and was issued a 1099-MISC or a W-2 from an employer.  Do I need to file a RITA return? 

Yes.

  1. I confirmed that I am not a RITA city resident. Why is RITA sending me returns and requesting I file? 

RITA makes every attempt to validate that addresses are within the city limits of our member cities; however, occasionally for reasons beyond RITA’s direct control, accounts are established that do not have a RITA filing requirement.  Upon notification, RITA will promptly inactivate your account if you do not have a RITA filing requirement.

  1. What is acceptable proof of residence?
     

  • A copy of a utility bill(s),

  • Property tax stub, lease(s), deed(s)

  • Any other documentation proving non-residence.

When submitting your proof of residence, please supply all  addresses (by street number, street name, and zip code) and the dates that you resided at each address for the tax years in question. 

  1. I worked in a RITA city, but I do not reside in a RITA city.  Do I need to file a RITA return?

      If the work city tax was withheld correctly there are no filing requirements.

  1. I recently moved, how should I notify RITA of my new address?

Contact RITA by phone or in writing.