Overview of Ohio Taxes: Ohio has a progressive income tax. While the state rate is relatively low compared to other states with an income tax, many Ohio municipalities charge an additional income tax. Sales tax is also collected at both the state and local level. The state’s average effective property tax rate is among the highest in the country.
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About This Calculator
Our income tax calculator calculates your federal, state and local taxes based on several key inputs: your household income, location, filing status and number of personal exemptions.
How Income Taxes Are Calculated
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First, we calculate your adjusted gross income (AGI) by taking your total household income and reducing it by certain items such as contributions to your 401(k).
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Next, from AGI we subtract exemptions and deductions (either itemized or standard) to get your taxable income. Exemptions can be claimed for each taxpayer.
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Based on your filing status, your taxable income is then applied to the tax brackets to calculate your federal income taxes owed for the year.
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Your location will determine whether you owe local and / or state taxes.
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Assumptions
Deductions
- "Other Pre-Tax Deductions" are not used to calculate state taxable income.
Credits
- The only federal credit automatically calculated is the Savers Credit, depending on your eligibility.
- We do not apply any refundable credits, like the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
- We do not apply state credits in our calculations.
Itemized Deductions
- If itemizing at the federal level, you may need to itemize at the state level too. Some states don't allow itemized deductions, which is accounted for in our calculations.
- When calculating the SALT deduction for itemized deductions, we use state and local taxes, and we assume your MAGI.
- We assume that there is no cap to itemized deductions, if a state allows them.
- We do not categorize itemized deductions (such as medical expenses or mortgage interest), which could be subject to specific caps per state.
Local Tax
- Depending on the state, we calculate local taxes at the city level or county level. We do not include local taxes on school districts, metro areas or combine county and city taxes.
- With the exception of NYC, Yonkers, and Portland/Multnomah County, we assume local taxes are a flat tax on either state taxable income or gross income.
Actual results may vary based on individual circumstances and changes in tax laws or IRS regulations. Estimates provided by this calculator do not guarantee income tax amounts or rates. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Taxes in Ohio
Ohio State Tax Quick Facts
- Income tax: 0% – 3.125%
- Local income tax: 0% – 3%
- Sales tax: 5.75% – 8.25%
- Property tax: 1.22% median effective rate
- Gas tax: 38.50 cents per gallon of regular gasoline
Starting in 2005, Ohio’s state income taxes saw a gradual decrease each year. For the 2025 tax year, which you file in 2026, the top rate is 3.125%. Alone, that would place Ohio at the lower end of states with an income tax, but many Ohio municipalities also charge income taxes, some as high as 3%.
Similarly, Ohio’s statewide sales tax rate is 5.75%, but when combined with county sales tax rates ranging from 0% up to 2.50%, the total average rate is 7.279%. In all, the state and local tax burden for the average Ohio taxpayer is slightly above the national average, but that burden varies depending on what city and county a taxpayer calls home.
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Ohio Income Taxes
Like the federal government, Ohio collects taxes based on income brackets. That is, the higher a taxpayer’s income, the higher rate the person pays. The table below shows the marginal rate paid on taxable income for filers in Ohio.
Income Tax Brackets (All Filers)
| Ohio Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 0.00% |
| $26,050 – $100,000 | 2.75% |
| $100,000+ | 3.125% |
These are rates on taxable income, which is lower than a taxpayer’s actual income. This is because of the existence of deductions and exemptions. State income taxes in Ohio are based off of your federal adjusted gross income, which incorporates certain federal deductions.
In Ohio, filers can claim an additional exemption (for dependent children and persons other than the taxpayer and spouse to whom the taxpayer provides support and claims on the federal tax return) of between $1,850 and $2,350, depending on income level. Individuals making $40,000 or less are eligible for the full exemption of $2,350. Those making more than $80,000 can claim an exemption of $1,850. Earners between those two values are eligible for an exemption of $2,100.
Many municipalities in Ohio collect income taxes of their own, with rates as high as 3% in some areas. These are all assessed at a flat rate, based on the taxable income used for Ohio state taxes.
Ohio Sales Tax
The statewide sales tax rate in Ohio is 5.75%, but Ohio counties collect their own sales taxes, between 0% and 2.50%. That means the lowest rate possible is 5.75% and the highest possible rate is 8.25%.
While those taxes apply to nearly every product that can be bought, there are some exceptions. For example, there is no sales tax on newspapers, prescription drugs, property used for agricultural production (a tractor, for example) or utilities such as gas, water and electricity. Food is also exempt from sales tax, so long as it is not prepared for on-site consumption (at a restaurant, for example).
Ohio Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
Ohio also collects additional excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco. It has a beer excise tax of 18 cents per gallon and a wine excise tax of 32 cents per gallon. The tobacco tax is currently $1.60 per pack of 20.
Ohio Property Tax
According to the Ohio Department of Taxation, the property tax is the oldest tax in Ohio, dating back in its current form to 1825. Ohio’s effective property tax rate is 1.22%, making it the 12th-highest in the country. However, since this tax is primarily collected at the county level, that rate will vary depending on where you live.
While Ohio’s property tax may be above national average, its rates remain lower than some of the surrounding Midwest states. If you would like to refinance your home or you are looking to move to the Buckeye state, our Ohio mortgage guide has all the essential information about getting a mortgage in the state.
Ohio Gas Tax
Regular gasoline is taxed at a rate of 38.5 cents per gallon in Ohio.
Ohio Estate Tax
There has been no estate tax in Ohio since Jan. 1, 2013. For the estates of persons who died prior to that date, however, the prior tax may still be due.