Retirement Tax Breakdown for Ohio Residents

Complete Ohio retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #34 of 51.

State Income Tax
3.5% top rate

2 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
3.5%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
1.36%

#12 (Low)

Sales Tax Rate
7.2%

State 5.75% + local avg 7.2%

Less Tax-Friendly State

Ohio exempts Social Security but taxes retirement income including pensions. The income tax rate is low. Property taxes are above average.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Taxable

Retirement Exemption

None

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax3.5% top
Capital gains3.5%
Property tax1.36% effective
Sales tax7.2% combined
Overall retiree rank#34 of 51

Ohio Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
2.75%$0$26,050
3.5%$26,050No limit

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