Property Taxes
In Ohio, property tax rates vary greatly between political subdivisions. In most cases 60-65 percent of property
tax revenues go towards support of local school systems. Taxes on residential real estate in Montgomery County are based on 35 percent of the market value - a somewhat arbitrary value that usually lags behind the true market value. There is also a homestead exemption on owner-occupied dwellings for those over 65, disabled, or beneath a certain income level.
Sales Tax
Ohio Sales Tax is 6 percent, excluding food products, but not soft drinks. However, Montgomery County added 1.0 percent making total sales tax in the Miami Valley 7.0 percent.
State and Local Taxes
The Ohio Graduated Income Tax is based on your Federal adjusted gross income at the following levels and rates:
$0 Ð $5,050 0.587%
$5,050.01 - $10,100 1.174%
$10,100.01 - $15,150 2.348%
$15,150.01 - $20,200 2.935%
$20,200.01 - $40,350 3.521%
$40,350.01 - $80,700 4.109%
$80,700.01 - $100,900 4.695%
$100,900.01 - $201,800 5.451%
$201,800.01 + 5.925%
This tax rate structure is designed to tax higher rates only to that portion of the individual's income that
exceeds a threshold income. For example, the graduated tax rate means that earned income at or below $5,050 would be taxed at a rate of 0.587% whereas any income over $5,050 would be taxed at higher rates. If a single person earned $12,000, he or she would be taxed at 0.587% on the first $5,050, 1.174% on the next $5,050, and
2.348% on the final $1,900 for a total tax of $133.54. (5050*0.00587 + 5050*0.01174 + 1900*0.02348) You may claim a $1,200 exemption for yourself, your spouse, and each dependent.
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