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.

Filing Requirements If your wages are fully withheld, you do not need to file a tax return with our office. 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.

The Ohio (OH) state sales tax rate is currently 5.75%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 8%. Other, local-level tax rates in the state of Ohio are quite complex compared against local-level tax rates in other states.