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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.
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
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
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.
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.
If you mailed your Ohio tax return, your refund may take up to 8 to 10 weeks to process.
Check your OH refund status online at the Ohio Department of Taxation
Call Ohio's automated refund hotline at 1-800-282-1784
Ohio has many income tax payment options. Find the option that works best for you below.
You can use this payment option when you e-file with us.
Due by April 15, 2026
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
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.
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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