Ohio taxes and calculators, 2026
What Ohioans pay in income, sales, and property tax this year, with calculators that already have Ohio's figures loaded.
Ohio income tax in 2026
Ohio applies a single 2.75% rate. A single filer earning $75,000 pays about $1,280 in state income tax and takes home about $60,312.
| Taxable income over (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0% |
| $26,050 | 2.75% |
- Ohio moved to a single 2.75% rate on income above $26,050 for 2026 (House Bill 96). The exemption shown ($2,400) applies to incomes of $40,000 or less and shrinks to $2,150 / $1,900 at higher incomes.
- Most Ohio cities and villages, and some school districts, levy local income taxes of 1% to 3% that are not included.
Ohio sales tax
The state rate is 5.75%. Local rates add up to 2.25%, for a population-weighted average of 7.29%.
- Groceries for off-premises consumption are exempt; soft drinks and alcohol are taxed.
Ohio property tax and home prices
Homeowners in Ohio paid an effective 1.36% of home value in property tax in 2024, the #8 highest rate among the 50 states and D.C. The typical home was worth about $249,941 as of July 31, 2026, which works out to roughly $3,399 a year in property tax on a typical home.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ohio a high-tax or low-tax state?
It depends on the tax. In 2026, Ohio has a top income tax rate of 2.75% (ranked #40 of 51), an average combined sales tax of 7.29% (ranked #21), and an effective property tax rate of 1.36% (ranked #8). States that skip one tax usually lean harder on another.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Ohio?
About $60,312 a year for a single filer with the standard deduction, or roughly $2,320 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Ohio income tax.
Does Ohio tax groceries?
No, groceries are exempt from sales tax in Ohio.
Data sources & last verified
Last verified · Tax year 2026
- IRS, IR-2025-103: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective January 1, 2026 · Brackets and standard deduction.
- Social Security Administration, Contribution and Benefit Base (2026: $184,500) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective January 1, 2026
- IRS Topic 560, Additional Medicare Tax (0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 joint; not indexed) (opens in new tab) Retrieved
- IRS Notice 2025-67, 2026 retirement plan limits ($24,500 elective deferral; $8,000 catch-up age 50+) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective January 1, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-19, 2026 HSA contribution limits ($4,400 self-only / $8,750 family) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective January 1, 2026
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective January 1, 2026
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (state and average local rates as of July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 1, 2026
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, smoothed & seasonally adjusted, 2026-07-31 (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 31, 2026 · Typical value of homes in the 35th to 65th percentile for the state; used only as a starting default.
- Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County (U.S. Census Bureau 2024 American Community Survey) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · Statewide effective rate on owner-occupied housing: total real estate taxes paid divided by total home value. Your county rate will differ.
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