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Ohio Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate Ohio sales tax using a typical combined state and county rate, or enter the rate for your county and transit district.

Regional Rule Context

JurisdictionUnited States

Currency$ (USD)

Effective fromJan 1, 2025

Version1.0

Last reviewedMar 1, 2026

Next reviewJul 1, 2026

Source: US Government Sources

United States Rates and Rules

Tax Rates

OH state base (OH)5.75%

Cuyahoga Co. (Cleveland) (OH)8%

Franklin Co. (Columbus) (OH)7.5%

Hamilton Co. (Cincinnati) (OH)7.8%

Summit Co. (Akron) (OH)6.75%

Exemptions

-Unprepared grocery food
-Prescription medicines

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Pre-Tax Price

$USD

Combined Sales Tax Rate (%)

0%100%

Override with your Ohio county and local combined rate

Result

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Ohio sales tax calculator for 2026. State base: 5.75%. County permissive taxes add 0.75% to 2.25%, making combined rates 6.5% to 8%. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) is the highest at 8%. All 88 Ohio counties levy some permissive tax. Groceries exempt. Clothing IS taxable.

Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.

Formula

\text{Tax} = \text{Pre-Tax Price} \times \frac{\text{Tax Rate}}{100}

Ohio combines the state rate with county permissive taxes and certain transit or other local add-ons depending on the address.

United States FAQs

What is Ohio sales tax rate?

Ohio state base is 5.75%. County permissive taxes add 0.75% to 2.25%. Cuyahoga (Cleveland) is highest at 8%. Franklin (Columbus) is 7.5%. Hamilton (Cincinnati) is 7.8%.

Is food taxed in Ohio?

Unprepared food (groceries) is exempt. Prepared food, restaurant meals, and soft drinks are taxable at the full combined rate. Bottled water is exempt.

Is clothing taxed in Ohio?

Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Ohio at the combined rate. There is no clothing exemption.

Does Ohio have a sales tax holiday?

Ohio has held back-to-school sales tax holidays in some years, but it is not an annual guarantee. Check the Ohio Department of Taxation website each summer for announcements.

What is the county permissive tax?

Ohio counties set their own permissive sales tax on top of the 5.75% state rate. All 88 counties levy some amount. County commissioners approve the rate, and some counties also add transit authority taxes.

Does Ohio tax online purchases?

Yes. Marketplace facilitators and remote sellers meeting Ohio threshold requirements ($100,000 in sales or 200+ transactions) must collect and remit Ohio sales tax based on the delivery address.

How can I put this Ohio Sales Tax Calculator on my blog or website?

Yes, the Ohio Sales Tax Calculator is fully embeddable. Tap "Embed" above to configure appearance and copy the code. It is free to use, works on any platform (HTML, WordPress, CMS), and adjusts to any screen size automatically. Visit calculory.com/services/embed-calculators for the complete guide.

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