Ohio tax notes
- Top rate 3.5%. PTET available. Some municipalities have their own income tax (often 1.5-2.5%).
Sample tax numbers for Ohio
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Tax moves that matter most for Ohio
If you have any pass-through business income (S-Corp, partnership, multi-member LLC), Ohio allows the PTET election that effectively bypasses the federal $10,000 SALT cap on the state income tax portion. Typical savings for high earners: $2k-$15k/year.
At net SE income above ~$80k-$100k, electing S-Corp typically saves $5k-$15k/yr in self-employment tax — the math is largely federal but affects Ohio state tax via PTET (if applicable).
If you have 1099 income, Solo 401(k) lets you contribute up to $70,000/yr (2025) — far more than SEP-IRA in most cases. Reduces both federal and Ohio state income tax.
Run your Ohio numbers
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