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Free Ohio Invoice Template
Ohio charges 5.75% state sales tax plus county add-ons and taxes a specific list of services. This template helps Ohio service businesses charge tax correctly without overcharging.
Sales tax on invoices in Ohio
Rate: 5.75% state, plus county rates (commonly 6.5% to 8%)
Ohio charges 5.75% state sales tax and counties add to it, with combined rates commonly between 6.5% and 8%. Ohio taxes tangible goods and an enumerated list of services, including certain cleaning, landscaping, and repair services. If your service is on the taxable list, charge sales tax. Use the combined rate for the county where the work is delivered.
What gets taxed: Goods are taxable. Specific listed services are taxable too.
Rates and rules change. Confirm the current rate and what is taxable with your state tax authority before you file.
Contractor licensing in Ohio
Ohio licenses specialty trades like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration at the state level through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, while general contracting is handled locally. Show your license number on the invoice when your trade requires one.
Sample Ohio invoice
Example for a job in Columbus, OH, showing how the tax line works when some items are taxable and some are not.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping service (taxable in OH) | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Materials and plants | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Subtotal | $730.00 | ||
| Sales tax (7.5% on taxable items) | $54.75 | ||
| Total | $784.75 | ||
Tax is applied only to the taxable lines, which is the part most invoices get wrong. Build yours with the right tax handling in the free generator.
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Ohio invoice FAQs
Are services taxable in Ohio?
Some are. Ohio taxes an enumerated list of services, including certain cleaning, landscaping, and repair services, along with tangible goods. Check whether your service is on the taxable list before deciding not to charge tax.
What sales tax rate do I use in Ohio?
The state rate is 5.75%, and counties add to it, with combined rates commonly between 6.5% and 8%. Use the rate for the county where the work is delivered.
Do trades need a license to invoice in Ohio?
Specialty trades like electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are licensed at the state level through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. General contracting is local. Show your license number on the invoice when required.