Returns are required to be filed electronically via the Ohio Business Gateway at ohiobusinessgateway.ohio.gov.

Fair return filers have the option to file online or via paper return.

Payments must be made electronically for track and parlor racing returns is using ACH debit via the Ohio Business Gateway.

For fair returns, a check may be mailed in or an electronic ACH Debit payment may be made via the Gateway,

Returns and payments are due the next business day following the race.

Amended returns may not be filed for Horse Racing accounts. Please contact the Ohio Department of Taxation at 1-855-466-3921 to speak to a representative for assistance should this situation occur.

Please contact the Ohio Department of Taxation at 1-855-466-3921 to speak to a representative for assistance should this situation occur.

Yes. Taxation has provided filing tutorials for each type of return that may be filed for Horse Racing. The tutorials can be found at Taxation’s website(tax.ohio.gov) within the Horse Racing webpage.

The HR53T paper return is used to file a fair horse racing return or you can file electronically at ohiobusinessgateway.ohio.gov.

Please contact the Ohio Department of Taxation at 1-855-466-3921 to speak to a representative for assistance should this situation occur.

File live returns first and then simulcast.  They will need to be filed in order by date with the latest date first and the most recent return last.

Yes. You may make a payment for any filing period for a designated amount by selecting the Horse Racing Tax Payment option from the Ohio Business Gateway.