What is the tax rate? Anyone who lives or works in Cincinnati is subject to the 1.8% income tax regardless of age or income level. A tax return is required unless the taxpayer is an employee whose only taxable income are wages, and the employer withholds the Cincinnati income tax.

The minimum combined 2024 sales tax rate for Cincinnati, Ohio is 6.5%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates.

Each resident engaged in business whether or not tax is due must file a tax return. Business activity includes rental property, short term rentals, sole proprietorship (Schedule C), partnership, and corporations.

In Ohio, you have an income tax obligation to both your employment city and your resident city. Your employer is required by law to withhold only your work place city tax.