INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN FOR FULL-YEAR OHIO RESIDENTS (Form 1040EZ)

Those who were Ohio residents for the entire taxable year and who are not claiming any adjustments other than state and local income taxes can file their state tax returns using a form 1040EZ. This document can be obtained from the website of the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 1: Enter your Social Security number, as well as that of your spouse if filing a joint return.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 2: Indicate whether either spouse is deceased with a check mark.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 3: Enter your first name, middle initial and last name. If filing jointly, give the same information for your spouse.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 4: Enter your mailing address.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 5: If different from your mailing address, enter your home address. If you have provided a foreign mailing address, enter the name of the foreign country and its postal code.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 6: Indicate your filing status with a check mark.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 7: Check the box where indicated if you wish to donate a dollar to the Ohio Political Party Fund.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 8: Enter your federal adjusted gross income on line 1.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 9: Calculate your total Ohio tax liability as instructed on lines 2 through 15.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 10: Complete lines 16 through 23 as instructed to determine the amount you owe or the size of the refund you are due.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 11: Sign and date the bottom of the second page. If filing jointly with your spouse, they should sign as well.

Ohio Individual Income Tax Return For Full-Year Ohio Residents 1040EZ Step 12: Any paid preparer should sign the form where indicated and provide their telephone number.