Finance

The Finance Department, under the direction of the Finance Director, is responsible for the accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and other financial transactions for the City of Ravenna.

In addition to accounts receivable and accounts payable, the Finance Department prepares payroll, processes purchase requisitions, oversees fixed assets, and represents the city in most financial matters in accordance with the laws governing municipal financial control.

The current Finance Director is Tami Lorence.

Brian Huff
Controller

Jessika Harris
Accounting Clerk

Sara Valenti
Senior Financial Specialist

INCOME TAX:

The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) serves as the tax administrators and collection agency for the City. They also provide an easy-to-use electronic filing and payment system that is fast, simple, and secure.

For questions regarding City of Ravenna income tax please contact RITA at 440-526-0900 or 800-860-7482 or at www.ritaohio.com. Also available online: General tax information, tax forms, e-services, and more.

TAX FACTS:

The municipal income tax rate is 2.5% on all wages and profits earned within the City limits. Residents are allowed a credit of 100% of up to 2.5% for taxes paid to other communities. The filing age is 18 and older

FINANCIAL REPORTING:

Results of the City’s fiscal operations are audited annually and presented in The City’s General Purpose External Financial Statements that are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The City’s annual audited financial statements are available at the Ohio Auditor of State’s website link below.

Useful resources:

INCOME TAX – RITA
www.ritaohio.com

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – AUDITOR OF STATE
www.auditor.state.oh.us

STATE TAX INFORMATION – OHIO DEPT OF TAXATION
www.tax.ohio.gov

PROPERTY VALUATIONS & TAXES – PORTAGE COUNTY AUDITOR
www.co.portage.oh.us

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS – PORTAGE COUNTY TREASURER
www.co.portage.oh.us