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Sales Tax Calculator Ohio — Free 2026

Calculate Ohio sales tax with the 5.75% state base rate. Click a city for local combined rates or enter your own.

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Columbus (Franklin Co) 7.5% Cleveland (Cuyahoga Co) 8% Cincinnati (Hamilton Co) 7.8% Toledo 7.25% Akron 6.75% State Base 5.75%

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Understanding Sales Tax in Ohio

Ohio has a state base sales tax rate of 5.75%, with counties adding between 0.75% and 2.25% on top. This county-based system means your combined rate depends on which of Ohio's 88 counties you are shopping in. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) has the highest combined rate at 8%, while some rural counties sit at just 6.5%. Most major metro areas fall in the 7-8% range.

How Ohio Sales Tax Works

The 5.75% state rate is set by the Ohio legislature. Each county can add a permissive sales tax to fund local services, typically transit, health, and human services. Unlike states where cities set their own rates, Ohio's local additions are county-level only. This means all businesses within a county charge the same combined rate. The Ohio Department of Taxation publishes a complete list of county rates. For help calculating tips at restaurants, try our tip calculator.

Exemptions and Sales Tax Holiday

Groceries (unprepared food) are exempt from Ohio sales tax, but clothing is fully taxable year-round. Ohio does offer an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, usually in August, which exempts qualifying clothing (under $75), school supplies (under $20), and instructional materials (under $20) from both state and county sales tax. For all-states comparison, see the US Sales Tax Calculator.

State base rates shown. County rates vary — use your receipt or county auditor's website for exact combined rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ohio's sales tax rate?
Ohio has a state base sales tax rate of 5.75%. Counties can add their own taxes on top, ranging from 0.75% to 2.25%. This brings combined rates to between 6.5% and 8%. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) has the highest combined rate at 8%, while Franklin County (Columbus) is at 7.5% and Hamilton County (Cincinnati) at 7.8%.
How do Ohio county sales tax additions work?
Ohio allows counties to levy a permissive sales tax on top of the 5.75% state rate. County additions range from 0.75% to 2.25%. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) has the highest county addition at 2.25%, bringing the total to 8%. Each county sets its own rate, so the combined rate can vary significantly depending on where you shop in Ohio.
Are groceries taxed in Ohio?
No. Most grocery food items are exempt from Ohio sales tax. This includes unprepared food purchased at grocery stores such as bread, milk, produce, meat, and canned goods. However, prepared food, restaurant meals, soft drinks, dietary supplements, and candy are subject to the full sales tax rate.
Does Ohio have a sales tax holiday?
Yes. Ohio holds an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, typically in August. During this period, qualifying items are exempt from state and local sales tax, including clothing priced at $75 or less per item, school supplies priced at $20 or less per item, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less per item.

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