Franklin County · Ohio
Columbus, OH sales tax rate
Ohio sets sales tax at county level, and COTA's transit levy applies across most of Franklin County rather than only inside Columbus.
Quick answer
The combined sales tax rate in Columbus, OH is 7.5% as of January 1, 2026 — 5.75% state + 1.25% county + 0.5% special district. On a $100 purchase that is $7.50 in tax, for a total of $107.50. Ohio's statewide base is 5.75%.
- Combined rate
- 7.5%
- State share
- 5.75%
- Local share
- 1.75%County + city + districts
- Tax on $100
- $7.50
Calculate Columbus sales tax
Pre-filled with the Columbus combined rate.
Sales tax calculator
The full combined rate of 7.5% applies to general merchandise.
Enter a pre-tax amount to see the tax due in Columbus, OH.
- Pre-tax
- $100
- Sales tax at 7.5%
- $7.50
- Total
- $107.50
Tax is rounded to the nearest cent on the full transaction, which is how most registers compute it. Line-item rounding can differ by a cent or two on long receipts.
Jurisdiction breakdown
Every layer that makes up the combined rate, and how much of the total each one contributes.
| Jurisdiction | Level | Rate | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio state | state | 5.75% | 77% |
| Franklin County | county | 1.25% | 17% |
| Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) | special district | 0.5% | 7% |
| Combined rate | 7.5% |
Columbus sales tax reference table
Tax due at 7.5% on common purchase amounts.
| Purchase | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.75 | $10.75 |
| $25 | $1.88 | $26.88 |
| $50 | $3.75 | $53.75 |
| $100 | $7.50 | $107.50 |
| $500 | $37.50 | $537.50 |
| $1,000 | $75.00 | $1075.00 |
| $5,000 | $375.00 | $5375.00 |
| $25,000 | $1875.00 | $26875.00 |
Reverse out sales tax
Enter a receipt total and we split the item price from the 7.5% tax collected.
Backing out 7.5% for Columbus, OH.
- Item price before tax
- $100
- Sales tax collected
- $7.50
What this rate applies to
Ohio publishes the taxable base separately from the rate. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing and services are treated differently state to state, and several categories in Ohio are taxed at reduced rates or exempt entirely. Ohio sets sales tax at county level, and COTA's transit levy applies across most of Franklin County rather than only inside Columbus. Check the Ohio Department of Taxation guidance for the category you are pricing before assuming 7.5% applies.
Columbus at a glance
- Population
- 913,175
- Median household income
- $65,051
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP codes covered
- 12
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