Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Ohio sales tax by ZIP code with state, county, and special district rates for 2024
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Enter the total purchase price before tax
Enter the ZIP code where the purchase is made
Shipping may be subject to sales tax in Ohio
Sales Tax Calculation Results
Enter a purchase amount and valid Ohio ZIP code to calculate sales tax
Example Calculation
Car Purchase in Columbus
Purchase Amount: $15,000
ZIP Code: 43215 (Franklin County, Columbus)
Ohio State Rate: 5.75%
County Rate: 1.25%
Total Rate: 7.00%
Tax Breakdown
Ohio State Tax: $862.50 (5.75%)
Franklin County Tax: $187.50 (1.25%)
Total Sales Tax: $1,050.00
Total Amount: $16,050.00
Ohio Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.75%
Applies statewide on all taxable purchases
County Rates
0.75% - 2.25%
Varies by county (88 counties total)
Special Districts
0.5%
Additional rate in some counties
Average Combined
7.26%
Statewide average (as of 2024)
Common Tax Exemptions
Groceries and food for home consumption
Prescription drugs and medical devices
Manufacturing machinery and equipment
Items purchased for resale
Services (generally not taxable)
Ohio Sales Tax Tips
Ohio has no municipal sales tax, only state and county
Some counties have special district taxes (0.5%)
Shipping costs may be subject to sales tax
Annual sales tax holiday occurs in August
Understanding Ohio Sales Tax
How Ohio Sales Tax Works
Ohio imposes sales tax at two levels: state and county. The state rate is a uniform 5.75% across all of Ohio, while county rates vary from 0.75% to 2.25%. Some counties also have special district taxes of 0.5%.
Tax Structure
- •State Tax: 5.75% on all taxable sales
- •County Tax: 0.75% to 2.25% varies by county
- •Special District: 0.5% in some counties
- •No Municipal Tax: Cities don't add sales tax
Key Features
Uniform State Rate
All Ohio counties pay the same 5.75% state sales tax rate
County Variations
County rates range from 0.75% to 2.25%, creating total rates of 6.5% to 8.0%
Special Districts
Some counties have additional 0.5% special district taxes for specific purposes