2026 Tax Tables

Ohio Payroll Withholding Calculator (2026)

Ohio consolidated its withholding brackets down to a single flat rate for 2026: 0% on the first $26,050 of annual wages, then 2.7% on everything above. The IT-4 personal exemption reduces annual wages by $2,350 per allowance claimed. Ohio brackets do not vary by filing status. Most Ohio cities also impose local income tax collected by RITA, CCA, or individual municipalities — those local taxes are NOT calculated by this tool.

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State Tax Rate

2.7% flat above $26,050

State W-4 Form

IT-4

Tax Year

2026

Key Facts

  • Consolidated 2026 schedule: 0% up to $26,050, then 2.7% flat
  • Personal exemption: $2,350 per IT-4 allowance (top-tier default)
  • Same brackets for single, married, and head of household
  • City tax (RITA, CCA, etc.) NOT calculated — check employee’s work/residence locality

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Ohio Withholding — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio withholding tax rate for 2026?

Ohio withholds 0% on annual wages up to $26,050 and 2.7% on wages above that threshold. This is a significant consolidation from the prior multi-bracket system.

How does the Ohio IT-4 personal exemption work?

Each allowance claimed on Ohio IT-4 reduces annual taxable wages by $2,350 (the top-tier default). The actual exemption is a sliding scale by modified AGI ($1,850 to $2,350), but most payroll software uses the top tier.

Does this calculator include Ohio city tax?

No. Most Ohio municipalities (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, etc.) impose local income tax collected by RITA, CCA, or the city directly. Typical rates are 1%–3%. Check the employee’s work and residence locality for applicable rates.

What is the Ohio supplemental wage rate for 2026?

Ohio applies 2.7% — the same as the 2026 marginal rate — when using the flat-rate method for supplemental wages.