Quarterly Tax Estimator for Ohio

Quarterly estimated payments in Ohio must cover both your federal and state obligations. Ohio applies a flat 2.75% rate, and most states require their own quarterly payment schedule that may differ from the IRS dates. If your Ohio locality imposes income tax, you may need a third set of quarterly payments. This estimator pre-loads Ohio's tax rates so you can calculate both federal and state quarterly amounts in one place, avoiding underpayment penalties at both levels.

Ohio levies a flat 2.75% state income tax on all taxable income regardless of how much you earn. This makes tax planning straightforward: for every additional dollar you earn, 2.75 cents goes to Ohio. However, certain localities in Ohio impose their own income taxes, which effectively raise the combined state and local rate above 2.75%. Be sure to check whether your city or county adds a local income tax.

The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Ohio, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Ohio's flat 2.75% state tax plus estimated local taxes.

See how Ohio compares to other Midwest states. Each link takes you to the quarterly tax estimator landing page for that state.

For a comprehensive breakdown of Ohio’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Ohio take-home pay page.