Sales Tax for Ohio (2026)
Ohio (OH) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
5.75%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in Ohio
This calculator estimates the Ohio sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 5.75%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
Ohio Overview
Ohio charges a 5.75% state sales tax with county permissive taxes adding 0.75-2.25%, making combined rates 6.5-8% depending on location. All 88 counties levy some local tax, with Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) at the highest rate of 8%. Groceries are exempt, and the state holds an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.
How Ohio Compares
Ohio's sales tax rate of 5.75% compares to Pennsylvania at 6% and Michigan at 6%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6% | Pennsylvania has a sales tax rate of 6%. |
| Michigan | 6% | Michigan has a sales tax rate of 6%. |
| Indiana | 7% | Indiana has a sales tax rate of 7%. |
Ohio's sales tax rate of 5.75% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Ohio Residents
- 1Ohio's 5.75% state sales tax combines with county permissive taxes up to 2.25%, pushing combined rates to 8% in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland).
- 2Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax.
- 3Ohio holds a sales tax holiday in August for clothing, school supplies, and certain items under $500.
- 4Ohio does not allow cities to levy sales tax — only counties can add the permissive tax.
- 5All 88 Ohio counties levy some amount of local sales tax, so the state rate of 5.75% is never the full amount you pay.