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Ohio uses a progressive income tax with brackets ranging from 0% to 3.99% for 2026. The first $26,050 of taxable income is completely tax-free at the state level — that's a significant exemption that benefits low and middle-income earners. After that, rates climb through several brackets up to 3.99% on income above $115,300. The standard deduction is $0, but that first $26,050 exemption more than makes up for it for most people.

Here's how it works in practice. A single person earning $75,000: after the $26,050 exempt amount, roughly $48,950 is subject to Ohio's progressive brackets. The Ohio tax comes to about $2,050 — significantly less than a flat 4% would suggest because of that large tax-free threshold. Add federal tax and FICA, and you're looking at a competitive take-home amount.

Ohio does allow municipal income taxes, which can range from 0.5% to 3% depending on where you live and work. Columbus charges 2.5%, Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%. These local taxes are on top of the state rate, so the actual combined rate can be noticeably higher. Social Security benefits are not taxed at the state level, and property taxes average about 1.41%. Compare Ohio to neighbors like Pennsylvania (3.07%) or Michigan (4.25%) to see how it stacks up.