What is the sales tax rate in Dayton, Ohio?

The combined sales tax rate in Dayton, Ohio is 7.500% as of 2026. This includes the Ohio state rate of 5.800% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Dayton sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.500% (or 0.00750) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.50 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 Dayton have a county sales tax?

Dayton imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.700% on top of the state rate.

When was the Dayton sales tax rate last updated?

The Dayton 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

Dayton, OH Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Dayton, Ohio is 7.500%.

Combined Rate 7.500%

State5.800% County1.700%

Dayton Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Ohio State Sales Tax	5.800%
County Sales Tax	1.700%
Total Combined Rate	7.500%

Which County Is Dayton In?

Dayton falls within Montgomery, Ohio. Montgomery imposes a 1.800% county-level sales tax in addition to the Ohio state base rate.

Dayton ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Dayton for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.500% combined rate.

45402 45403 45404 45405 45406 45409 45410 45414 45415 45416 45417 45419 45420 45423 45424 45426 45428 45429 45430 45431 45432 45433 45434 45439 45440 45449 45458 45459 45435 45469

Nearby Tax Rates

Shiloh 3.0 mi

7.300%

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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: Dayton Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Dayton, Ohio is 7.500% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.500% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $37.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Dayton are subject to the 7.500% 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

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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