Ohio Tax Calculator 2025
Estimate your federal and Ohio state taxes for the 2025 tax year.
Pre-configured for Ohio residents, 2025 tax year. Planning ahead? Ohio Tax Calculator 2026 has the new 2026 brackets and enacted rate changes.
Your numbers
Pre-tax contributions
$2,200 federal Child Tax Credit each, applied to your 2025 liability.
Estimate your refund (optional)
Enter what was withheld this year — W-2 box 2 (federal) and box 17 (state) — to compare against your estimated liability.
$60,027 per year, shown per month
of gross income, all taxes
federal + OH on your next dollar
Estimate only, for a single W-2 earner taking the standard deduction. Nearly every Ohio municipality levies a wage tax of 1%–3% (Columbus and Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%), and ~200 school districts add 0.25%–2% more. Itemized deductions and most credits beyond the Child Tax Credit aren't modeled.
Only the top slice pays 22%
Federal tax is progressive: each bracket taxes only the income inside it. Here is how your $59,250 of taxable income fills the 2025 brackets.
Understanding Ohio Income Taxes
Residents of Ohio pay state income tax on top of federal taxes. The amount you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and the deductions and credits Ohio allows.
Key Takeaways for 2025
- Federal tax brackets and standard deductions have been adjusted for inflation (and raised retroactively by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act).
- Ohio's own rates and exemptions are applied to your state estimate automatically.
- Nearly every Ohio municipality levies a wage tax of 1%–3% (Columbus and Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%), and ~200 school districts add 0.25%–2% more.
- Don't forget FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) — they're withheld from your paycheck automatically and included in the take-home figure above.
Go Deeper on Your 2025 Taxes
Federal tax tools
- Federal Income Tax Calculator — brackets, deductions, and your effective rate
- Tax Bracket Calculator — see which bracket your income lands in
- Paycheck Tax Calculator — per-paycheck withholding and take-home
- Marriage Tax Calculator — filing jointly vs. separately
- W-4 Withholding Calculator — is your paycheck withholding on target?
- Estimated Tax Calculator — quarterly 1040-ES vouchers for 1099 income
- 2026 State Tax Changes — every enacted cut, verified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Ohio state income tax brackets for 2025?
For the 2025 tax year, Ohio has a graduated income tax: rates run from 0% to 3.13% across three brackets, with the top rate applying above $100,000 for single filers. Ohio became a flat-tax state in 2026: 2.75% on income above $26,050 (2025 still had a 3.125% top bracket above $100,000). The first $26,050 is always untaxed.
How is Ohio state income tax calculated?
Ohio applies its bracket rates to your income minus Ohio's personal exemption ($2,150 single / $4,300 married filing jointly) — there is no state standard deduction. This calculator applies the latest published Ohio figures automatically.
How much tax will I pay on a $75,000 salary in Ohio?
Roughly $1,287 in Ohio state income tax for a single filer taking the standard deduction in 2025. Add about $7,949 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA (7.65%), for total taxes near $14,974 and take-home around $60,027. Credits and other income can change this.
What percentage of your paycheck goes to taxes in Ohio?
About 20.0% for a single filer earning $75,000 in 2025: federal income tax (~10.6%), FICA (7.65%), and Ohio state tax (~1.7%). Your exact percentage depends on income, filing status, and pre-tax contributions like a 401(k).
Does Ohio tax Social Security benefits?
No. Ohio does not tax Social Security benefits.
Does Ohio tax retirement income like 401(k) or pension withdrawals?
Social Security is fully exempt; pensions and 401(k)/IRA withdrawals are taxable with only small credits (up to $200 retirement income credit, $50 senior credit).
Are there local income taxes in Ohio?
Nearly every Ohio municipality levies a wage tax of 1%–3% (Columbus and Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%), and ~200 school districts add 0.25%–2% more. This calculator estimates state-level tax only.