Taxes going up for those who live and/or work in Johnson County

If you live or work in Johnson County, your taxes are about to go up.

The Indiana Department of Revenue says that, effective October 1st, a number of county income tax rates will increase. The local tax rate in Johnson County is increasing 20 percent, from .01 to .012. after county officials approved the change.

These tax rates affect businesses with employees who live or work in Johnson County. County tax rates for individuals are based on the employee’s Indiana county of residence as of Jan. 1, 2019.

A complete list of current rates for all Indiana counties is available at dor.in.gov by clicking on the “Legal Resources” icon, then choosing “Tax Library” and selecting “Departmental Notices.”