Beer Taxes by State, 2023
Taxes are the single most expensive ingredient in beer, costing more than the labor and raw materials combined.
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Ohio Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens
How does Ohio’s tax code compare? Ohio has a graduated state individual income tax, with rates ranging from 2.750 percent to 3.500 percent. There are also jurisdictions that collect local income taxes. Ohio does not have a corporate income tax but does levy a state gross receipts tax. Ohio has a 5.75 percent state sales tax rate and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 7.24 percent. Ohio has a 1.30 percent effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing value.
Ohio does not have an estate tax or inheritance tax. Ohio has a 38.5 cents per gallon gas tax rate and a $1.60 cigarette excise tax rate. The State of Ohio collects $5,343 in state and local tax collections per capita. Ohio has $8,017 in state and local debt per capita and has an 81 percent funded ratio of public pension plans. Overall, Ohio’s tax system ranks 36th on our 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Ohio is no exception. The first step towards understanding Ohio’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Ohio collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures 2024: How Does Your State Compare?
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