IRONTON — As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches the Ironton tax department will operate with extended office hours.

The office will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, April, 11; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April, 12; and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15. Clerks will be available to offer assistance during these hours. Late filing fees will apply per ordinance 5365 beginning Wednesday, April 16.

The office can be reached by phone at 740-532-9241, fax at 740-533-6104 and email at tax2@ironton-ohio.com (Patty) or tax1@ironton-ohio.com (Rick).

Information can be dropped into the water box on Vernon Street as well.

There is mandatory filing for every resident in the City of Ironton with eligible income regardless if your employer withholds taxes. Retirees and disables residents are exempt from tax. All W-2s and a copy of your federal return is required.

Forms can be retrieved at the city income tax department, on the city’s website at www.ironton-ohio.com, the Briggs Library, H&R Block and other local tax associates.