INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO APPLICATION FOR CORPORATION FRANCHISE TAX REFUND (Form FT REF)

Corporations operating in Ohio use a form RT REF if they wish to apply for a franchise tax refund on the basis of an overpayment as the result of an erroneous assessment, failure to claim a credit due, or other errors. This document is found on the website of the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 1: Enter the year or year for which you are seeking a franchise tax refund.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 2: Enter the end date of the account period or periods for which you are seeking a refund.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 3: On line one, enter your corporation name.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 4: On line two, enter your corporation address.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 5: On line three, enter your corporation city, state and zip code.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 6: On line four, enter your franchise tax identification number in the first blank.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 7: In the second blank, enter your Ohio charter or license number.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 8: In the third blank, enter your federal identification employer number.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 9: On line five, enter the total amount of the refund you are seeking.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 10: On line six, provide a written explanation of the basis of your claim for a refund. Attach additional sheets as necessary.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 11: In the chart in section seven, enter the amount and date of every payment for which you are seeking payment. Enter the total of these payments where indicated.

Ohio Application For Corporation Franchise Tax Refund FT REF Step 12: The person responsible for filing this application should be the taxpayer or their authorized representative. Provide your name, title, email address, signature, the date and your phone number. Provide the name, address, title, phone and fax numbers and email address of a contact person, if different.