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Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.
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Ohio car sales tax, at a glance: 5.75% state tax on vehicle purchases. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Trade-in credit: partial. A $30,000 car owes about $1,725 in state tax, or $1,150 with a $10,000 trade-in.
⚠ Uncertain data for Ohio: trade-in rule. Verify before relying on it.
Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. Vehicle rules: Best-effort, checked October 12, 2026.
| Vehicle price | State tax, no trade | With $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $862 | $288 |
| $20,000 | $1,150 | $575 |
| $25,000 | $1,438 | $862 |
| $30,000 | $1,725 | $1,150 |
| $40,000 | $2,300 | $1,725 |
| $50,000 | $2,875 | $2,300 |
| $60,000 | $3,450 | $2,875 |
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5.75% at the state level. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $1,725 in state tax.
Partly. Ohio reportedly allows the credit on new-vehicle purchases but not used; full credit assumed, verify. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)
Ohio's statewide general sales tax is 5.75% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 5.75%.
Yes. Ohio charges the 5.75% state rate plus the county permissive and any transit-authority rate; for vehicles the clerk of courts title office collects at the rate for the county where you live. Verify with your county title office. The calculator fills the exact rate when you pick your county and city (Ohio Department of Taxation, State and Permissive (Local) Sales and Use Tax Rates in Effect as of October 2026 by County, October 1, 2026). Verify with your county clerk.
No. Those vary by dealer, county, vehicle weight and value. The auto loan calculator for this state lets you add a doc fee and title/registration.
No. Estimates from best-effort state rules, not tax or financial advice; confirm with your state agency or dealer.
Estimates, not financial advice. Taxes, insurance, PMI and fees vary by lender, county and city; confirm with your lender, dealer and state agency before acting.