What is the sales tax rate in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The combined sales tax rate in Cincinnati, Ohio is 7.800% as of 2026. This includes the Ohio state rate of 5.800% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Cincinnati sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.800% (or 0.00780) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.80 in sales tax.

What is the Ohio state sales tax rate?

The base Ohio state sales tax rate is 5.800%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Cincinnati have a county sales tax?

Cincinnati imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 2.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Cincinnati sales tax rate last updated?

The Cincinnati sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Cincinnati, OH Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Cincinnati, Ohio is 7.800%.

Combined Rate 7.800%

State5.800% County2.000%

Cincinnati Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Ohio State Sales Tax	5.800%
County Sales Tax	2.000%
Total Combined Rate	7.800%

Which County Is Cincinnati In?

Cincinnati falls within Hamilton, Ohio. Hamilton imposes a 2.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Ohio state base rate.

Cincinnati ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Cincinnati for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.800% combined rate.

45202 45203 45204 45205 45206 45207 45208 45209 45211 45212 45213 45214 45215 45216 45217 45218 45219 45220 45223 45224 45225 45226 45227 45229 45230 45231 45232 45233 45236 45237 45238 45239 45240 45241 45242 45243 45244 45245 45246 45247 45248 45249 45251 45252 45255 45267

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Business Nexus in Ohio

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Ohio from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Ohio sales tax.

FAQ: Cincinnati Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Cincinnati, Ohio is 7.800% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.800% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $39.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Ohio. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Cincinnati are subject to the 7.800% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Ohio Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Ohio Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 7.800% rate for Cincinnati, OH

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Official Tax Authority

Ohio Department of Taxation

Filing Deadline: Vendor license required. Returns due the 23rd of the month following the collection period. File via Ohio Business Gateway.

Visit Official Portal (800) 282-1780