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Ohio Sales Tax Calculator

Preloaded with the 5.75% Ohio state base rate. Adjust the rate for your local jurisdiction and estimate tax and totals in your browser — no signup, no data stored.

Estimate Ohio sales tax and final total

The tax rate field starts at the Ohio state base rate of 5.75%. If you know your combined state-plus-local rate, enter that instead — the Ohio Department of Taxation publishes current local rates.

Used for display only. No currency conversion is performed.

Taxable Amount0.00
Estimated Tax0.00
Total After Tax & Discount0.00
How this is calculated: Taxable Amount = Before-Tax Amount. Estimated Tax = Taxable Amount × Tax Rate ÷ 100. Total After Tax & Discount = Taxable Amount + Estimated Tax - Discount Amount.
Note: This calculator is for planning only. Ohio rates change and local rates vary by jurisdiction, product, service type, and exemption status. Confirm the current rate with the Ohio Department of Taxation before sending documents.

Ohio Sales Tax Rates At A Glance

Ohio charges a state base rate of 5.75%. Ohio's 5.75% state rate is joined by county and transit authority rates ranging roughly from 0.25% to 2.25%, putting most combined rates between 6.5% and 8%. The Ohio Department of Taxation publishes a quarterly rate table by county.

ComponentRate
Ohio state base rate5.75%
Typical local additions0.25% – 2.25% county
Combined rate reachtypically 6.5% – 8%

Rates as commonly published; local rates change. Verify current rates with the Ohio Department of Taxation.

How Ohio sourcing works

Ohio is generally destination-based for delivered sales: the county rate where the customer receives the goods typically applies.

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Using the calculator with Ohio rates

  • Start with the preloaded 5.75% state rate, then replace it with your full combined rate when you know it.
  • Use the invoice generator when you need taxable and non-taxable line items on the same document.
  • Apply discounts consistently according to the rules that apply to your transaction.
  • Keep the calculation with the related invoice or receipt for your records.

Ohio Sales Tax FAQ

What is the Ohio sales tax rate?

The state base rate is 5.75%. County and transit rates add roughly 0.25% to 2.25%, so most combined rates land between 6.5% and 8%.

Which county's rate applies in Ohio?

For delivered sales, generally the county where the customer receives the goods. Over-the-counter sales use the rate where the sale occurs. The state publishes county rates quarterly.

Are services taxable in Ohio?

Ohio taxes a specific list of enumerated services — many others are not taxable. Whether your service appears on that list determines taxability, so check with the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Is this calculator tax advice?

No. It is a math helper only. Confirm the correct county rate and taxability with the Ohio Department of Taxation or a qualified professional.

Useful next steps

Create an invoiceAdd your OH tax rate directly inside the document generator.Pennsylvania Sales Tax CalculatorPreloaded with the 6.0% PA state base rate.Illinois Sales Tax CalculatorPreloaded with the 6.25% IL state base rate.

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