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The state of Ohio imposes a base sales tax rate of 5.75%1 on most retail sales of goods and certain services. Local jurisdictions, such as counties and transit districts, can impose additional sales taxes. As a result, combined rates vary across the state, ranging from 6.5% to 8%.
Use our calculator to determine exactly how much sales tax you owe based on your location.
To calculate the sales tax amount in Ohio, start by determining the sales tax rate for the location where the sale occurs. Ohio’s state base rate is 5.75%, but local county and city taxes can increase the total combined rate.
For example, if you’re doing business in Cuyahoga County, you would add the county’s sales tax rate (2.25%) to Ohio’s base rate (5.75%), resulting in a total combined sales tax rate of 8%.
Multiply the Purchase Amount by the applicable Sales Tax Rate to get the Sales Tax amount
Add the Sales Tax to the original Purchase Amount to find the Total Cost
Use these formulas below or let our Georgia Sales Tax Calculator do the work for you:
Sales Tax = Purchase Amount × Sales Tax Rate
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax
1 Ohio Department of Taxation: Sales & Use Tax
Ohio exempts certain items from sales tax to help with everyday essentials and support local businesses. Some common examples include2:
Most unprepared food items intended for off-premises consumption are exempt from sales tax. However, prepared foods, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages are taxable.
Medications prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional are exempt from sales tax.
Items such as prosthetics, hearing aids, and other medical supplies are generally exempt from sales tax.
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Equipment used primarily in manufacturing or industrial production may qualify for exemptions. This includes machinery and equipment used directly in the production process.
Residential utility services, such as electricity and water, are generally exempt from sales tax. However, certain utility services may be subject to other taxes or fees.
2Ohio Department of Taxation: What sales are exempt/excepted from sales tax?
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1 Ohio Department of Taxation: Sales & Use Tax
2 Ohio Department of Taxation: What sales are exempt/excepted from sales tax?
