Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Ohio sales tax — 5.75% state rate plus county surtax. Combined rates 6.5%–8%.
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How to use this calculator
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Ohio has a 5.75% state sales tax. Each of 88 counties adds 0.75%–2.25% in additional tax. Combined rates range from 6.5% to 8% (Cuyahoga/Cleveland). Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
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Select your county/city for the combined state + local rate.
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Groceries and prescription drugs are generally exempt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ohio sales tax rate?
Ohio's state sales tax is 5.75%. County additions bring totals to 6.5%–8%. Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) has the highest at 8%. Groceries, prescription drugs, and certain farm equipment are exempt from Ohio sales tax.
What is exempt from OH sales tax?
Prescription drugs and most grocery food items are generally exempt from OH sales tax.
Ohio Sales Tax Calculator 2024
How to use the ohio sales tax
Use this ohio sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Ohio. Ohio charges a statewide base rate of 4% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop. Common combined rates include Cuyahoga (Cleveland) — 8% (8.00%), Franklin (Columbus) — 7.5% (7.50%), Hamilton (Cincinnati) — 7.8% (7.80%).
Ohio sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When Ohio sales tax applies
Sales tax in Ohio affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Ohio must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Ohio Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This ohio sales tax uses 2026 rates.
OH sales tax overview
Ohio has a 5.75% state sales tax. Each of 88 counties adds 0.75%–2.25% in additional tax. Combined rates range from 6.5% to 8% (Cuyahoga/Cleveland). Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
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