Ohio Use Tax: What You Need to Know
Ohio Use Tax is a tax imposed on goods purchased for use, storage, or consumption in Ohio when no sales tax was collected at the time of purchase. This typically applies to out-of-state purchases where the seller does not collect Ohio sales tax.
When Does Ohio Use Tax Apply?
- Purchases made from out-of-state retailers who do not collect Ohio sales tax.
- Goods bought online, through mail order, or from catalogs where no sales tax was charged.
- Items used, storage, or consumed in Ohio, regardless of where purchased.
How to Report and Pay Ohio Use Tax
Ohio Use Tax is reported and paid on your Ohio state income tax return. If you are filing electronically using OLT (Online Taxes) software, you can add the Ohio Use Tax by following these steps:
- From within your tax return (Online), click on "State" in the left menu (or tap the three dots in the top-right corner for mobile devices).
- Select "Start or Revisit Ohio State."
- Under the "Taxes" section, navigate to the pages where you can find the Ohio Use Tax.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your use tax information.
Important Notes
- Use tax is calculated at the same rate as Ohio sales tax, which varies by county and city.
- You must report use tax on your Ohio state tax return if you are required to file an Ohio income tax return.
- Use tax is not deductible on your federal return but may be deductible on your Ohio return under certain circumstances.
Source:
2025 Form P Instruction
Ohio IT 1040 Booklet
Disclaimer: Always verify information with official Federal or State Department of Revenue Forms and Instructions.