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Ohio Tax Information

Ohio has graduated income tax from 0% (under $26,050) to 3.75%. No tax on first $26,050. Ohio has no traditional corporate income tax but levies a 0.26% Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) on gross receipts over $150K. Over 600 municipalities impose local income taxes.

Sales Tax: 5.75% state rate, county rates add 0.75% to 2.25% (combined rates range from 6.5% to 8%)

Starting a Business in Ohio

Register with OH Secretary of State. LLC filing: $99. No annual report required. Businesses must register for the Commercial Activity Tax and applicable municipal income taxes.

Ohio has a diverse economy anchored by manufacturing, healthcare led by the Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State University Medical Center, insurance in Columbus, agriculture, and a growing technology sector boosted by Intel's $20 billion chip fabrication investment near Columbus. The state is a critical manufacturing and logistics hub in the heart of the Midwest.

Ohio's unique tax structure—with no traditional corporate income tax but a Commercial Activity Tax on gross receipts and over 600 municipalities imposing their own income taxes—creates extraordinary bookkeeping complexity. A business operating in multiple Ohio cities may need to file with numerous municipal tax authorities, each with different rates, rules, and forms.

The state offers significant tax incentives including the Job Creation Tax Credit, research and development credits, and various municipal-level programs. Ohio's manufacturing heritage means many businesses qualify for sales tax exemptions on production equipment, but capturing these savings requires meticulous documentation and professional bookkeeping.

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