Stow, OH · Summit County

No notary required

Non-Resident Refund Application

Stow’s Non-Resident Refund Application is for taxpayers seeking a refund of Stow tax withheld for qualifying workdays outside the city or other over-withholding.

What this form is

Use this application to claim a refund of Stow tax withheld for days worked outside Stow, including qualifying work at home, or tax withheld by mistake or in excess. The form asks for taxpayer, employer, wage, and workday details, and requires a separate claim for each employer or W-2. Attach the required W-2 and other documentation for the selected claim reason; some claims also require employer certification.

Who needs it

Taxpayers seeking a refund of Stow tax withheld for work outside the city or over-withholding should submit a separate application for each employer or W-2.

How to submit it

Return all forms and documentation to the City of Stow Tax Department, P.O. Box 1668, Stow, OH 44224, or fax them to 330-689-2847.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the taxpayer makes a declaration under penalties of perjury, and the employer signs a certification, but neither requires notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Stow Non-Resident Refund Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Claim

    Select the refund reason and complete the applicable sections with taxpayer, wage, workday, and employer information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Attach a W-2 and other documentation required for your claim reason; have your employer complete and sign the certification when required.

  4. 4

    Submit To Stow

    Return all forms and documentation to the City of Stow Tax Department by mail or fax.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Stow Non-Resident Refund Application?
No. The application does not require notarization. The taxpayer signs and dates a declaration under penalties of perjury, and the employer signs its certification.
How do I submit the Stow refund application?
Return the application and required documentation to the City of Stow Tax Department, P.O. Box 1668, Stow, OH 44224, or fax them to 330-689-2847.
What documents must I attach?
Attach a copy of your W-2 and the documentation required for your claim reason. Claims for workdays outside Stow or employer over-withholding require the employer certification to be completed and signed.
Do I need a separate application for each employer?
Yes. The form says to submit one claim per application and to complete a separate Form NRR when you have multiple employers or W-2 forms.

Need something notarized?

This Non-Resident Refund Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Stow form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.