Newark, OH · Licking County

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2025 Income Tax Exemption Return (25EX)

Newark residents with no taxable income use this annual return to report their filing status and request an income tax exemption.

What this form is

This return is for Newark residents who need to file an annual income tax return but had no taxable income for 2025. It asks about income sources, filing status, household and contact information, and the reason the income is exempt from Newark tax. The form says some answers may indicate that a different return is required, and asks filers to sign and date the completed return.

Who needs it

Newark residents who must file an annual return and had no taxable income for 2025 should complete this exemption return.

How to submit it

Mail the completed return to Newark City Tax Office, PO Box 4577, Newark, OH 43058-4577, or use the drop box on the 4th Street side of the City Municipal Building.

About notarization

This return is signed without a notary; the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Return

    Download the 2025 Income Tax Exemption Return PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Questions

    Enter the requested account, contact, and filing information, then answer the income and exemption questions.

  3. 3

    Sign and Date

    Sign and date the return. Your spouse should also sign if you are filing jointly.

  4. 4

    Submit to Newark

    Mail the completed return to Newark City Tax Office, PO Box 4577, Newark, OH 43058-4577, or use the listed drop box.

Frequently asked questions

Who should file the 2025 Income Tax Exemption Return?
The return is for Newark residents who need to file an annual return but had no taxable income for 2025. The form explains that some answers may mean another return is needed.
How do I submit the 2025 Income Tax Exemption Return?
Sign and date the completed return, then mail it to Newark City Tax Office, PO Box 4577, Newark, OH 43058-4577. The form also identifies a drop box at the City Municipal Building.
Do I need a notary for the 2025 Income Tax Exemption Return?
No. The return is signed without a notary. The signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury; the document does not list a notarized attachment.
What information does the return ask for?
It asks for filing status, name, address, contact information, Newark tax account number if known, and answers about income sources and the reason the income is exempt.

Need something notarized?

This 2025 Income Tax Exemption Return (25EX) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newark form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.