Ohio employers and employees should prepare for an important payroll update this fall. Starting Oct. 1, the Ohio Department of Taxation will implement new state income tax withholding tables.
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Brown County Sale and Use Tax to Decrease
The sales and use tax rate for Brown County (08) will decrease from 7.25 percent to 7 percent, effective Oct. 1, 2025.
Please visit the Ohio Department of Taxation’s website at tax.ohio.gov or contact your Zinner and Company Tax Team member with any questions regarding sales and use tax.
Lake County Sale and Use Tax to Increase
The sales and use tax rate for Lake County (43) will increase from 7 percent to 7.25 percent effective July 1, 2025.
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Ohio’s Vendor’s License Fee to Increase
On April 9, vendor licenses will increase from $25 to $50.
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Changes made to OH|Tax eServices portal
Since Dec. 9, business taxpayers have been able to view their account status online through the OH|TAX eServices system.
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Ohio expands 2024 sales tax holiday
With the start of the 2024-2025 school year seemingly right around the corner, the Ohio Department of Taxation announced an expansion of the state’s annual sales tax holiday.
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Ohio Dept. of Taxation issues new Employer Withholding Rates
New rates effective July 1
The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued new employer withholding tables for payrolls that begin on or after July 1, 2024.
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