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Chapter 5703-23 | Horseracing Tax

 
 
 
Rule
Rule 5703-23-01 | Filing and payment of horseracing tax.
 

(A) Except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule, each permit holder required to file a daily horseracing tax report shall file such report and remit payment of the tax liability pursuant to section 3769.103 of the Revised Code as follows:

(1) For each racing day, the permit holder shall prepare and transmit to the tax commissioner a report, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, showing for each race and simulcast:

(a) The amount wagered on win, place, or show and the breakage thereon;

(b) The amount wagered on other than win, place, or show and the breakage thereon;

(c) The capital improvement allowance, if any;

(d) The amount of tax due; and

(e) Any other information the commissioner deems necessary.

The report shall be signed by the permit holder or an authorized agent. The report shall be filed electronically with the commissioner by using the Ohio business gateway or another electronic method authorized by the commissioner, unless the commissioner specifies a different method of filing.

(2) For each racing day, the permit holder shall make a payment of the tax liability electronically by using the Ohio business gateway, another electronic method authorized by the commissioner, or in the manner prescribed by rules adopted by the treasurer of state under section 113.061 of the Revised Code. This payment shall be remitted to the commissioner with the report required by paragraph (A)(1) of this rule for that racing day.

(3) A county fair, independent fair, or agricultural society is not required to file or pay electronically, but may do so.

(B) The final report required pursuant to section 3769.28 of the Revised Code shall not be subject to this rule.

(C)

(1) Any permit holder may request an exemption from the electronic filing and payment requirements of paragraph (A) of this rule. If a form is prescribed by the commissioner for such purpose, which shall be posted on the department of taxation's web site, the person shall complete such form.

(2) Upon review and receipt of a request under paragraph (B)(1) of this rule, the commissioner will notify the permit holder in writing of the decision. If granted, the exemption from the electronic filing and payment requirements of paragraph (A) of this rule shall apply: The denial or revocation of an excuse under this paragraph is not a final determination of the commissioner and is not subject to further appeal.

(a) Until the date, or for the duration, specified in the notice granting the exemption, or

(b) If no date or duration is specified in the notice, until revoked in writing by the commissioner.

(3) The denial or revocation by the commissioner under paragraph (B)(2) of this rule is not a final determination of the commissioner and is not subject to further appeal.

(D) Nothing in this rule affects any permit holder's obligation to timely file all returns and timely pay all amounts required by Chapter 3769. of the Revised Code.

(E) "Ohio business gateway" has the same meaning as the term is referenced in section 5703.059 of the Revised Code.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5703.05, 5703.059
Amplifies: 3769.103, 3769.28
Five Year Review Date: 1/9/2026
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/1983
Rule 5703-23-02 | Payment of additional horseracing tax.
 

(A) Within ten days after the close of a racing meeting, the permit holder shall prepare and transmit to the tax commissioner a final report, on a form prescribed by the tax commissioner, showing the total amount wagered during the racing meeting and any other information required by the commissioner relative to the levying of the tax. The final report shall be signed by the permit holder or his authorized agent. The report shall be filed with the commissioner by United States mail or by personal delivery to an office of the department of taxation, unless the commissioner specifies a different method of filing.

(B) With the report required to be filed by paragraph (A) of this rule, the permit holder shall remit the additional horseracing tax due on the total amount wagered for the horseracing meeting. The remittance shall be by check, draft, or money order, payable to the treasurer of state.

(C) This rule does not apply to any agricultural society which holds a horseracing permit.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 5703.05
Amplifies: 5703.14 , 3769.10, 3769.28, 3769.103
Five Year Review Date: 1/12/2025
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/1983