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Ohio Tax Calculator

The Ohio (OH) Tax Calculator is updated for the 2026/27 tax year. Ohio uses a progressive state income tax and many cities and school districts impose additional local income taxes. This tool estimates state, local (if added), federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare to show take-home pay.

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Quick Ohio Tax Calculator

Enter income and filing status, then select Calculate. Use tabs to add itemized details, dependents, retirement deferrals, withholdings, and an optional city or school district tax rate.

Input key: F Used in Federal tax calculations S Used in State tax calculations

Quick Tax Calculation Detailed Tax Calculation
Filing Information Quick Inputs Income Details Deductions & Adjustments State Options IRA, Pensions & Annuities Withholdings

Filing Information

Set your filing status, dependants and personal details so the calculator can apply the correct Federal and State rules.

Quick Inputs

Provide a summary of your income and deductions to calculate your Federal and State tax position quickly.

Income Details

Enter the specific types of income that contribute to your Federal Adjusted Gross Income.

For Schedule B

Deductions & Adjustments

Deductions & Adjustments

Include any adjustments to income that reduce your Federal/State Adjusted Gross Income.

State Options

Some states apply local income taxes in addition to State tax. Enter your local rate if it applies.

IRA, Pensions & Annuities

Enter the details for your retirement contributions and income sources, which are used to compute values on **Form 8606**. This includes contributions to traditional IRAs, 529 savings plans, and rollovers, as well as income from rental properties, farms, unemployment, and other sources. Additionally, provide information on any disaster-related distributions or IRA rollovers you’ve made, and enter your capital gain distributions if applicable. These inputs are essential for accurately calculating your total retirement-related income and determining your tax liabilities or benefits, specifically regarding IRA deductions and distributions as outlined in **Form 8606**.

Withholdings

Enter withheld amounts to calculate refund or balance due.

How to Calculate Income Tax in Ohio for 2026/27

  1. Enter gross income and any adjustments.
  2. Choose filing status.
  3. Click Calculate to view OH state tax, optional local tax, federal taxes, FICA/Medicare, and take-home pay.

Advanced Options

  • Add a municipal or school district income tax rate in the Local Taxes tab.
  • Model IRA/401(k) deferrals and other pre-tax benefits.
  • Enter withholdings (federal, state, local, Medicare, Social Security) to project refund or balance.
  • Include dependents and child-related credits where applicable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for Ohio filers: progressive state tax, municipal and school district taxes, withholdings, and dependents.

Does OH tax long-term vs short-term gains differently?

No—both are taxed as ordinary income at OH rates.

Does Ohio tax interest and dividends?

Generally yes unless a specific OH adjustment applies (e.g., certain U.S. obligations).

Compare after-tax returns on investments?

Use CAGR, Compound Interest, and Bond Yield. Then integrate the result with your OH + local net-pay plan.

How do I target a small refund using extra withholding?

Estimate your year in the OH calculator (including local). Add a small per-pay extra amount until the projected refund ≈ $0. Re-check after raises/bonuses or benefits changes.

Does OH offer a credit for local taxes withheld by my city?

Some cities grant resident credits for tax paid to a workplace city. State return has its own credits; local returns are separate.

Important Notes

All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.