Finance & Taxes

Ohio sales tax rate by county 2026: all 88 counties, from 6.50% (Butler, Lorain, Stark, Wayne) to 8.25% (Licking COTA). Full table + vehicle tax rule.

How to file Ohio unemployment weekly claims in 2026: JFS portal steps, deadlines, missed weeks, phone filing at 1-877-644-6562, and appeals.

How Ohio taxes sports betting winnings in 2026: the state taxes GROSS winnings with no loss deduction. Withholding, W-2G, and record-keeping explained.

Ohio earned income tax credit 2026 is 30% of the federal credit — but nonrefundable. Learn who actually benefits and how to claim it.

Ohio homestead exemption 2026: HB 479 adds ~$450 to Jan 2027 bills. Deadline Oct 30, 2026. $41,000 income limit. Who qualifies & how to apply.