Ohio’s state sales tax rate is 5.75%. Counties and regional transit authorities can add local sales taxes, so the total combined rate usually ranges from about 5.75% to 8.0%, depending on where you buy.
Examples of combined sales tax rates in major Ohio cities include:
- Columbus — about 8.0%
- Cleveland — about 8.0%
- Cincinnati — about 7.8%
- Toledo — about 7.75%
- Dayton — about 7.5%
- Retail purchases
- Furniture and appliances
- Electronics
- Vehicles (with separate rules)
- Restaurant meals
- Many services and digital goods
Some common exemptions include:
- Most groceries
- Prescription medications
- Certain medical equipment
- Newspapers
- Some agricultural purchases
Ohio also offers a yearly sales tax holiday for certain back-to-school purchases and qualifying items. The 2026 holiday is scheduled for August 7–9, 2026.
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