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Columbus Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Instantly estimate sales tax in Columbus, OH using the 7.5% combined rate (state + Franklin County + COTA).

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Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

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Sales tax breakdown for Columbus, Ohio.

Effective Tax Rate: 7.500%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$7.50
Total Price$107.50

Rate Breakdown

State5.750%
County1.500%
City0.000%
Special District0.250%
Base combined7.500%
Total7.500%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Columbus's 7.5% combined rate (state + Franklin County + COTA).
  3. Tax amount and total price update instantly.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using:

  • Total Rate: State + Franklin County + COTA (7.5%)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Columbus, Ohio Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Columbus's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 7.5%: 5.75% Ohio state, Franklin County rate, and COTA (transit) tax. Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Columbus, Ohio?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in Columbus (Franklin County) is 7.5%:

  • Ohio state sales tax: 5.75%
  • Franklin County: 1.5%
  • COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority): 0.25%
  • Total combined rate: 7.5%

Is Columbus Sales Tax High?

Columbus's 7.5% combined rate is moderate. Chicago and Seattle exceed 10%, NYC is 8.875%, Houston 8.25%, Miami 7%. Ohio exempts most groceries from sales tax.

Exemptions and Special Rules in Ohio

  • Groceries: most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt.
  • Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt.
  • Digital goods: may be taxable depending on Ohio law.

For official rules, see the Ohio Department of Taxation Sales Tax. More tools: Ohio Sales Tax Calculator, Ohio tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 7.5%: 5.75% Ohio state, Franklin County rate, and COTA (transit) tax.

Q:What is the sales tax on a car in Columbus?

Motor vehicle sales in Ohio are generally subject to the same combined rate (7.5% in Columbus) plus any applicable fees. Check Ohio DOR and BMV for current rules.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Columbus?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Ohio sales tax. Prepared food and candy may be taxable.