General Tax Information
You may file an original, amended, or estimated return. For general information about CAT, please visit the CAT and tax law changes section of Ohio Department of Taxation's (ODT) website.
How does it work?
Beginning January 2006, ODT's business taxpayers will be able to file selected forms and payments related to CAT by logging in to OBG Electronic Filing's Electronic Filing Services. Taxpayers will be able to file the online equivalent of the following CAT forms and payments:
- CAT Return (Semi-Annual, Annual Min. Fee, Annual and Quarterly)
- CAT Payment Only (Return Already Filed)
- CAT Billing Notice Payment
The taxpayer will complete the online form and provide any required ACH payment information. OBG Electronic Filing sends the tax data and payment information directly to ODT and provides the taxpayer with a confirmation of the filing.
Taxpayers will also be able to perform the following while filing a CAT-10 return:
- Cancel their CAT account
- Change their address/contact information
- Change/ modify their Corporate Structure
- Change their filing frequency (annual to quarterly)
Making Payments
There are two (2) options to make payment for the tax due for the CAT return period or for a CAT billing notice.
- ACH debit – You will be asked to supply your banking information on OBG Electronic Filing after you have created and chosen to file your report(s). You may schedule the date on which your return is filed and payment is made (up to the due date for the return) by indicating a future transaction date during the payment process. You may not schedule payments for billing notices. In order to pay by ACH debit you will need the following information:
- Checking or savings account routing number
- Checking or savings account bank account number
- ACH credit – You must initiate ACH credit payments directly with your bank. For more information on how to make an ACH credit payment, visit the Ohio Treasurer of State's website after you have completed filing on OBG Electronic Filing. When prompted for payment information on OBG Electronic Filing, you must indicate that you are paying $0. Your return will still be filed, but your filing will not be complete until you have made payments for any amount due.
How to Get Help
ODT is ready to help you and offers several resources where you can get answers to your Ohio tax questions.
- To receive additional support by phone, please contact ODT through OBG Electronic Filing's help desk at 1-866-OHIO-GOV.
- ODT's website provides additional information regarding all Ohio taxes administered by ODT.
- Online help text is also available to assist you as you complete your CAT filing(s) on OBG Electronic Filing.
