Find an accountant or CPA in Ohio

Ohio is one of the few states where most cities charge their own income tax, and some school districts do too. Add the commercial activity tax for larger businesses and it is easy to miss something. Here is how to find and check an Ohio CPA.

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Checking an Ohio CPA

The Accountancy Board of Ohio licenses CPAs and CPA firms in the state and offers an online license search. You can also use CPAverify.org. Check that the license is active before you share financial records.

Ohio taxes worth understanding

State income tax filed with the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Municipal income tax: most Ohio cities and villages tax wages and business profits, and people who live in one city and work in another may owe both, with credits. This is the most common reason Ohioans get a letter about unpaid tax.
School district income tax applies in some districts, based on where you live.
Commercial activity tax (CAT): a tax on gross receipts that, since 2025, only applies to businesses with more than $6 million of taxable receipts a year.
Sales tax: the state rate is 5.75%, plus county and transit taxes.

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Ask any accountant how they handle municipal income tax - for example whether they file your city returns or only your state and federal ones. For a business, ask about payroll withholding for employees who work in different cities.

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Common questions

Do Ohio cities charge income tax?

Yes. Most Ohio municipalities levy their own income tax on wages and business profits. If you live in one city and work in another you may owe both, usually with a credit for tax paid to the other city.

Does my business have to pay Ohio CAT?

Since 2025 the commercial activity tax only applies to businesses with more than $6 million of taxable gross receipts a year. Smaller businesses are excluded.

What is the sales tax rate in Ohio?

The state rate is 5.75%. Counties and transit authorities add their own rates, so the total depends on where the sale happens.

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