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Ohio tax details

Ohio made a few changes for tax year 2025.

The highest tax rate has been reduced to 3.125%.

A new deduction is available for contributions made to a qualifying pregnancy resource center.

The deduction for educational expenses incurred by Ohio educators has been increased to $300 per taxpayer.

The credit for educational expenses related to home schooling has been changed from $250 per return to $250 per qualifying student.

A new certificate-based credit is available related to transformational mixed-use development.

2025 Ohio tax forms

These are the supported Ohio state tax forms on FreeTaxUSA:

  • Form IT 1040
    Ohio Individual Income Tax Return

  • Schedule of Adjustments
    Ohio Income Adjustments

  • Schedule of Business Income
    Ohio Business Income

  • Schedule of Credits
    Ohio Credits

  • Schedule of Dependents
    Ohio Dependents

  • Schedule of Ohio Withholding
    Ohio Withholding

  • Form SD 100
    Ohio School District Income Tax Return

  • Schedule of School District Withholding
    Ohio School District Withholding

  • Form IT NRC
    Ohio Nonresident Credit Calculation

  • Form IT RC
    Ohio Resident Credit Calculation

  • Ohio Unreimbursed Health Care Expenses Worksheet

  • Ohio Medical Savings Account Worksheet

  • Ohio Lump Sum Retirement and Distribution Credits Worksheet

  • Form IT/SD 2210
    Ohio Interest Penalty on Underpayment of Taxes

  • Form IT RE
    Ohio Amended Return Explanation of Corrections

  • Form SD RE
    Ohio Amended School District Return Explanation of Corrections

  • Ohio Universal Payment Coupon (IT)
    Ohio Income Tax Payment Voucher (Tax Payments, Amended Tax Payments, Estimated Tax Payments)

  • Ohio Universal Payment Coupon (SD)
    Ohio School District Income Tax Payment Voucher (Tax Payments, Amended Tax Payments, Estimated Tax Payment)

  • Form IT Waiver
    Ohio Waiver for Preparer Electronic Filing Requirement

Frequently asked questions

2025 Ohio filing deadlines

Keep these Ohio state deadlines in mind as you do your taxes.

  • Individual tax returns
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Ohio tax extension
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Income tax payment
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Tax returns for extension filers
    Due by October 15, 2026

2025 Ohio refunds

Ways to receive your refund

Get your Ohio refund in your bank account, on a prepaid debit card, mailed as a check, or put it towards next year's Ohio taxes.

Refund status for e-filed tax returns

If you filed your Ohio tax return electronically, you can usually check your Ohio refund status 4-5 business days after the Ohio Department of Taxation accepts your return. If you chose to have your Ohio refund direct deposited, you can typically expect your refund within 15 business days.

Refund status for mailed tax returns

If you mailed your Ohio tax return, your refund may take up to 8 to 10 weeks to process.

How to check your refund status

Check your OH refund status online at the Ohio Department of Taxation
Call Ohio's automated refund hotline at 1-800-282-1784

2025 Ohio state tax payments

Ohio has many income tax payment options. Find the option that works best for you below.

Pay with an electronic funds transfer

You can use this payment option when you e-file with us.

Due by April 15, 2026

Pay with an electronic check

Visit Ohio's Guest Payment Service website

Due by April 15, 2026

Pay with a card (fees apply)

Visit Ohio's Guest Payment Service website

Due by April 15, 2026

Pay by mail

Send Ohio Universal Payment Coupon (IT) and/or Ohio Universal Payment Coupon (SD) with a check or money order to the address listed on the form.

Due by April 15, 2026

2025 Ohio extension

An extension extends the time you have to file your return by up to 6 months. If you need to pay taxes, you are required to pay the amount due by April 15, 2026. If you pay late, you may be charged a late penalty and interest on any unpaid taxes.

If you expect a refund from Ohio:

Automatic with an accepted federal extension.

If you expect to owe Ohio taxes:

Automatic with an accepted federal extension. A copy of Ohio Universal Payment Coupon (IT) and/or Ohio Universal Payment Coupon (SD) must be sent with your payment. Payment is due by April 15, 2026.

Ohio prior year taxes

Even though the deadline has passed, you can still prepare Ohio taxes for prior years. Many people who file late tax returns have refunds waiting for them. We'll help you prepare and mail your federal and state tax returns.

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