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I live in Fairlawn, but work and pay tax to another city, am I required to pay Fairlawn?: Maybe. Fairlawn will give you credit for taxes paid up to 2%. If you paid less than 2% tax to your working city, the balance of 2% would be due to Fairlawn.

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1. Is my home or business in the City of Fairlawn?: See the Fairlawn Street Listing. Fairlawn Street Listing

2. Does the City of Fairlawn accept EFT, ACH and/or credit cards payments?: Yes, the City accepts debit card, credit card, and e-check (ACH) payments. Additionally, businesses have the option of remitting electronic payments through the Ohio Business Gateway. Visit the State of Ohio website for details.
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3. Is interest, dividends, alimony, military pay and/or unemployment income taxable to the City of Fairlawn?: No, only earned income is taxable for city purposes.

4. I live in Fairlawn, but work and pay tax to another city, am I required to pay Fairlawn?: Maybe. Fairlawn will give you credit for taxes paid up to 2%. If you paid less than 2% tax to your working city, the balance of 2% would be due to Fairlawn.

5. I live in Fairlawn (tax rate 2%), but work in and pay Akron (tax rate 2.5%), am I entitled to a refund?: No. You are required to pay the tax of your working city. Fairlawn will give you credit for taxes paid up to 2%.

6. I live in Fairlawn and have tax fully withheld by my employer, do I need to file a Fairlawn Income Tax Return?: Yes, all residents age 18 and up with earned income are required to file an income tax return regardless of whether or not tax is due.

7. I lived in Fairlawn part of the year, do I need to file a Fairlawn Income Tax Return?: Yes, all residents, for any period of time, are required to file an income tax return. Prorate your income accordingly and indicate the date you moved on your return.