Summary
Green is moving to hand its income tax collection to RITA, saving an estimated $300K–$350K a year but with a one-month cash-flow gap in 2027. Residents get better online tools, but tax department jobs are affected and uncollected taxes get pursued more aggressively using federal data.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated $300,000–$350,000 in annual savings, offset by a one-time ~$2.5 million cash-flow timing dip in 2027.
Residents and businesses get better online filing and payment tools, and every compliant taxpayer benefits from fairer, more efficient collection.
Income tax department employees face displacement, though the city is working with the union to place them in open positions.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Jul 28, 2026
Green is handing income tax administration to RITA. Residents will deal with call-center queues instead of in-person city staff, five employees face displacement, and the city loses $3-4 million in first-year funding — but supporters expect long-term savings.
Committee Meetings - Jul 28, 2026
The city would hand income tax collection to the Regional Income Tax Agency, saving an estimated $300,000-$350,000 a year, though the tax ordinance must first be updated to match the Ohio Revised Code.
Civil Service Commission Meeting - Jul 8, 2026
Legislation involving the Regional Income Tax Agency, which handles income tax collection for the city, was on the new business agenda.
Committee Meetings - Jun 23, 2026
Green is moving to hand its income tax collection to RITA, saving an estimated $300K–$350K a year but with a one-month cash-flow gap in 2027. Residents get better online tools, but tax department jobs are affected and uncollected taxes get pursued more aggressively using federal data.
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