Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
Print| Combined Tax Rate | 7.50% |
| Sales Tax Amount | $0.00 |
Ohio imposes a statewide baseline sales tax rate of 5.75% on retail sales of tangible personal property and taxable services. Local Ohio counties and regional transit authorities (RTA) levy additional local sales taxes ranging from 0.75% to 2.25%, bringing the total combined sales tax rate in Ohio counties to between 6.50% and 8.00%.
Our free Ohio Sales Tax Calculator computes your total Ohio sales tax dollar amount and final purchase price using official Ohio Department of Taxation county sales tax tables.
How to Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Calculating Ohio sales tax requires combining Ohio’s 5.75% state baseline tax rate with local county and regional transit authority (RTA) sales tax rates before multiplying by the taxable purchase price.
The Ohio Sales Tax Formula:
Total Combined Sales Tax Rate = OH State Baseline Rate (5.75%) + Local County Sales Tax + Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Tax
Sales Tax Dollar Amount = Taxable Purchase Price × Total Combined Sales Tax Rate
Final Total Cost = Taxable Purchase Price + Sales Tax Dollar Amount
Ohio State Sales Tax Distribution Breakdown:
- State Baseline Sales Tax Rate: 5.75% Minimum
- Local County Sales Tax Rates: +0.75% to +1.50%
- Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Rates: +0.25% to +1.00%
- Maximum Combined OH Sales Tax Rate: 8.00% (Cuyahoga County)
Sales Tax Rates in Major Ohio Counties
Combined sales tax rates vary across major Ohio counties and metropolitan areas:
| County Name (Major City) | OH State Base Rate | Local County & Transit Taxes | Total Combined Sales Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) | 5.75% | +2.25% | 8.00% |
| Franklin County (Columbus) | 5.75% | +1.75% | 7.50% |
| Hamilton County (Cincinnati) | 5.75% | +2.00% | 7.75% |
| Montgomery County (Dayton) | 5.75% | +1.75% | 7.50% |
| Summit County (Akron) | 5.75% | +1.00% | 6.75% |
Step-by-Step Calculation Example
A shopper purchases $600.00 in retail appliances in Franklin County (Columbus), OH (7.50% Combined Sales Tax Rate):
- Purchase Price: $600.00
- Combined Sales Tax Rate: 7.50% (0.075)
Step 1: Calculate Sales Tax Dollar Amount
Sales Tax Amount = $600.00 × 0.075 = $45.00
Step 2: Compute Final Total Cost
Final Total Cost = $600.00 + $45.00 = $645.00
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What items are exempt from sales tax in Ohio?
In Ohio, unprepared grocery food items, prescription drugs, medical prosthetics, and manufacturing machinery are exempt from sales tax. Prepared food, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks remain fully taxable.
What is Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday?
Ohio enacts an annual Sales Tax Holiday during early August, exempting clothing items (under $75 per item) and school supplies (under $20 per item) from state and local sales tax.
How does Ohio determine sales tax for online e-commerce orders?
Ohio enforces destination-based sourcing rules. Out-of-state online retailers with economic nexus ($100,000 in OH sales or 200 transactions) must collect and remit the specific combined sales tax rate of the Ohio county where the buyer receives delivery.