Columbus, Ohio Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
7.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Columbus applies a total combined sales tax rate of 7%, including Ohio’s 5.75% state rate and local surcharges.
Columbus Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Columbus’s tax rate.
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The current combined rate for Columbus is 7.00%.
Columbus Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 5.75%
- City Rate: 1.25%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 7.00%
About Columbus
As Ohio’s capital and largest city, Columbus’s sales tax helps fund infrastructure, education, and public safety throughout Franklin County.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Columbus adds $70 in sales tax for a total of $1,070.
FAQs for Columbus
What is Columbus’s total sales tax rate?
7% total, including the state’s 5.75% and local additions.
Are groceries taxed?
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Ohio.