Ohio Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Columbus 7.5% · Cleveland 8% · Cincinnati 7% · OH base 5.75%

Ohio's state sales tax rate is 5.75%. Each of Ohio's 88 counties adds its own rate, ranging from 0.75% to 2.25%. Combined rates range from 6.5% (Canton/Stark) to 8% (Cleveland/Cuyahoga). Columbus is 7.5%, Cincinnati 7%, Cleveland 8%. Groceries are exempt.

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Ohio combined rates by city — 2026 reference

Columbus
Franklin County · State 5.75% + County 1.75%
7.5%
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County · State 5.75% + County 2.25%
8%
Cincinnati
Hamilton County · State 5.75% + County 1.25%
7%
Toledo
Lucas County · State 5.75% + County 1.5%
7.25%
Akron
Summit County · State 5.75% + County 1%
6.75%
Dayton
Montgomery County · State 5.75% + County 1.75%
7.5%
Parma
Cuyahoga County · State 5.75% + County 2.25%
8%
Canton
Stark County · State 5.75% + County 0.75%
6.5%
Youngstown
Mahoning County · State 5.75% + County 1.5%
7.25%
Lorain
Lorain County · State 5.75% + County 2.25%
8%
Hamilton
Butler County · State 5.75% + County 1.25%
7%
Springfield
Clark County · State 5.75% + County 1.75%
7.5%

ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Ohio Dept. of Revenue.

State rate: 5.75%

Avg combined: 7.22%

Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Ohio in the current or prior calendar year

Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Semi-Annual

How Ohio Sales Tax Works

Ohio levies a 5.75% state sales tax. Each of Ohio's 88 counties adds an additional rate ranging from 0.75% to 2.25%. Combined rates range from 6.5% to 8% statewide. Ohio does not have city-level sales taxes — only the county rate is added. Ohio uses destination-based sourcing.

Ohio Sales Tax Rates by County — 2026

Cuyahoga County (Cleveland, Parma, Lorain) has the highest county tax at 2.25% for 8% combined. Franklin County (Columbus, Dublin) and Montgomery County (Dayton) each charge 1.75% for 7.5%. Hamilton County (Cincinnati) charges 1.25% for 7%. Summit County (Akron) charges 1% for 6.75%. Stark County (Canton) charges the minimum 0.75% for 6.5%.

Ohio Sales Tax Exemptions

Ohio's main exemptions: unprepared grocery food, prescription drugs, certain medical equipment, manufacturing machinery used in production, and agricultural exemptions. Restaurant food, prepared meals, candy, and alcohol are taxable.

Ohio Use Tax and Online Purchases

Ohio residents owe use tax on purchases made out of state when Ohio tax was not collected. The use tax rate equals the buyer's county combined rate. Marketplace facilitators must collect Ohio sales tax on all Ohio-destined sales since January 2019.

How to Use This Ohio Sales Tax Calculator

Cleveland and Cuyahoga County: 8%. Columbus (Franklin): 7.5%. Cincinnati (Hamilton): 7%. Akron (Summit): 6.75%. Canton (Stark): 6.5%. Select your city and click Calculate. Use reverse mode to extract the base price from an Ohio receipt.

Often taxable in Ohio

General merchandise
Electronics
Clothing
Restaurant meals
Prepared food

Common exemptions

Unprepared groceries and food
Prescription drugs
Medical equipment
Manufacturing machinery

Ohio sales tax — frequently asked questions

What is the Ohio sales tax rate in 2026?

Ohio's state rate is 5.75%. County additions bring combined rates to 6.5%–8%. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) is the highest at 8%, Franklin County (Columbus) is 7.5%, Hamilton County (Cincinnati) is 7%.

Are groceries taxed in Ohio?

No. Most food items for home consumption are exempt from Ohio sales tax. Restaurant meals, prepared food, candy, and alcohol are taxable.

What county in Ohio has the highest sales tax?

Cuyahoga County (Cleveland, Parma, Lorain) has the highest county rate at 2.25%, bringing the combined total to 8%.

Is clothing taxable in Ohio?

Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Ohio at the applicable combined county rate. Ohio has no clothing exemption.

Does Ohio have an economic nexus threshold?

Yes. Out-of-state sellers with $100,000 in Ohio sales or 200 Ohio transactions in the current or prior calendar year must collect Ohio sales tax.

Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Ohio revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.