Ohio Income Tax Calculator United States
This Ohio income tax calculator applies the 2026 single 2.75% rate, with its $332 base above $26,050, to estimate your state tax and after-tax income.
What it does
The Ohio Income Tax Calculator estimates your 2026 Ohio state income tax from Ohio's single-rate schedule and shows your after-tax income.
Data sources & parameters
The figures below drive this calculator. We keep them aligned with the latest official guidance, and each result recalculates automatically whenever a value changes.
| Parameter | Value | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio income tax schedule for 2026 and later [over, up to, base tax, rate on the excess over the lower bound]: nil to $26,050, then $332 plus 2.75% (ORC 5747.02(A)(3)(c)) | Rate schedule | codes.ohio.gov | Effective 2026-01-01ORC 5747.02(A)(3)(c) as amended by HB 96: from 2026 nil to 26,050, then 332 plus 2.75% of the excess. The row held the 2024 bands (3.5% top) with no base tax. |
We always strive to use the latest data for every variable so our results and reports are as accurate as possible. Even so, errors are possible — you should not rely on this tool or its report alone, and we accept no liability for any decision made based on it.
The formula
Ohio tax = 0 up to the threshold; above it, base tax + rate x (taxable income - threshold)
How it works
It subtracts your personal and dependent exemptions from Ohio taxable income, then applies the Ohio schedule: no tax up to the zero-bracket threshold, and above it a fixed base tax plus one rate on the income over the threshold.
Where it is used
- Estimating Ohio state income tax
- Checking take-home income for an Ohio resident
- Seeing the effect of the zero bracket and the base tax
Worked example
On $60,000.00 of Ohio taxable income with no exemptions, Ohio tax is …, an effective rate of …, leaving ….
What the Ohio income tax calculator does
The Ohio income tax calculator estimates the state income tax owed by an Ohio resident for 2026 and returns the after-tax income that remains. It applies Ohio's 2026 tax schedule to your income after exemptions, giving a clear picture of what the state takes and what you keep.
Ohio income tax comes on top of federal tax and follows its own rules. This tool covers the Ohio state portion only; pair it with a federal estimate for your full tax picture.
One rate from 2026
Ohio finished moving to a single income tax rate in 2026. Under section 5747.02 of the Ohio Revised Code, as amended by House Bill 96 in 2025, taxable nonbusiness income of $26,050 or less is not taxed at all. Above that the tax is $332 plus 2.75% of the amount over $26,050, and there is no higher band. For 2025 the same 2.75% rate applied up to $100,000, with 3.125% above it, and for 2024 the top rate was 3.5%.
The $332 is a fixed base that applies as soon as taxable income passes $26,050, so the tax does not climb smoothly from zero: $26,050 owes nothing and $26,051 owes about $332. Above the threshold every additional dollar costs 2.75 cents. Because the base and the rate are the same for everyone above $26,050, the effective rate rises slowly with income and stays below 2.75% at every level. On $60,000 of taxable income the tax is $1,265.63, an effective rate of about 2.1%.
Taxable business income is taxed separately at a flat 3%, which this calculator does not model.
The Ohio personal exemption
Ohio allows a personal exemption for the taxpayer and additional exemptions for a spouse and dependents. They reduce the taxable income the schedule applies to. The amount per person is tiered by income, so higher earners get a smaller exemption per person.
Because the exemption depends on your income and changes from time to time, you enter your total exemption amount. Your prior-year Ohio return or the Ohio Department of Taxation instructions show the figure. Leaving the field at zero ignores exemptions and gives a higher, more conservative estimate.
State tax versus local tax
Many Ohio cities and villages charge a municipal income tax, and some school districts levy their own income tax too. These local taxes are set independently, vary widely and are collected separately from the state tax.
This calculator estimates the Ohio state income tax only. If you live or work in a municipality with its own income tax, or in a taxing school district, you will owe those amounts on top of the state figure shown here. When comparing take-home pay between places in Ohio, the local taxes can decide the comparison, so check the municipal and school district rates that apply to you.
What you need to enter
- Your Ohio taxable income, which is broadly your Ohio adjusted gross income before exemptions.
- Your total personal and dependent exemption amount, if you want to include it.
- Any additional taxable income or pre-tax deductions, using the advanced fields.
Ohio starts from federal adjusted gross income and applies its own additions and deductions. Federal AGI works for a rough estimate; for accuracy, use the Ohio taxable income figure from your return.
Reading your result
The output shows your Ohio tax, your taxable income after exemptions, the exemptions applied, your effective rate, and your after-tax income both annually and monthly. The effective rate is the share of income that goes to Ohio state tax, and it is always below the 2.75% rate charged on income above $26,050.
The estimate does not model every Ohio credit, addition or deduction, and it excludes local income taxes, federal tax and payroll taxes. Confirm the details with a tax professional or the Ohio Department of Taxation.
When to use this tool
This calculator is useful when you want to estimate your Ohio state income tax, check your take-home income as an Ohio resident, compare the effect of exemptions, or weigh a move within or into Ohio. Ohio has cut its rates several times in recent years and its exemption amounts change too, so recalculate each year and whenever your income or family situation changes.
This is general information only and not financial advice.
About This Ohio Income Tax Calculator
Use this Ohio income tax calculator to get an instant, accurate estimate. The figures follow official guidance and every rate and threshold is kept up to date for 2026. Adjust the inputs above to match your situation, or browse all our calculators to plan your next step.
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