What is the sales tax rate in Newark, Ohio?

The combined sales tax rate in Newark, Ohio is 7.300% as of 2026. This includes the Ohio state rate of 5.800% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Newark sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.300% (or 0.00730) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.30 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 Newark have a county sales tax?

Newark imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.500% on top of the state rate.

When was the Newark sales tax rate last updated?

The Newark 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

Newark, OH Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Newark, Ohio is 7.300%.

Combined Rate 7.300%

State5.800% County1.500%

Newark Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Ohio State Sales Tax	5.800%
County Sales Tax	1.500%
Total Combined Rate	7.300%

Which County Is Newark In?

Newark falls within Licking, Ohio. Licking imposes a 1.500% county-level sales tax in addition to the Ohio state base rate.

Newark ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Newark for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.300% combined rate.

43055

Nearby Tax Rates

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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: Newark Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Newark, Ohio is 7.300% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.300% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $36.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Newark are subject to the 7.300% 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