RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency), is an income tax (in addition to the state and county tax) that is based on the city in which you reside AND the city in which you work (which are two different cities for most people).his is just one of the many nuances of NE Ohio taxes that could surprise newcomers (more on RITA below). Every state has a unique tax structure and depending on what city you are moving from, Ohio’s taxes may be more or less than what you are used to paying.