Florida vs Ohio Income Tax — 2026
A single filer earning $100,000 pays $2,313 less per year in Florida than in Ohio — $193 a month. Florida charges $0; Ohio charges $2,313.
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The bill at every income
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. State income tax only.
| Gross income | Florida tax | Ohio tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $938 | $938 less in FL |
| $75,000 | $0 | $1,626 | $1,626 less in FL |
| $100,000 | $0 | $2,313 | $2,313 less in FL |
| $150,000 | $0 | $3,688 | $3,688 less in FL |
| $250,000 | $0 | $6,438 | $6,438 less in FL |
| $500,000 | $0 | $13,313 | $13,313 less in FL |
| $1,000,000 | $0 | $27,063 | $27,063 less in FL |
How the two systems differ
| Florida | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax structure | No income tax | Graduated |
| Top marginal rate | None | 2.75% |
| Number of brackets | — | 2 |
| Standard deduction (single) | — | None |
| Personal exemption | — | $1,900 |
| Local income taxes | No | Yes |
| Capital gains | none | ordinary |
| Population (2024) | 23,372,215 | 11,883,304 |
By filing status
| Filing status | Florida | Ohio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $0 | $2,313 | $2,313 less in FL |
| Married filing jointly | $0 | $2,261 | $2,261 less in FL |
| Married filing separately | $0 | $2,313 | $2,313 less in FL |
| Head of household | $0 | $2,313 | $2,313 less in FL |
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At $100,000 as a single filer, Florida costs $2,313 less per year than Ohio — $193 a month.
| Florida | Ohio | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | $0 | $2,313 | $2,313 |
| Per month | $0 | $193 | $193 |
| Effective rate | 0.00% | 2.31% | 2.31 pts |
| Marginal rate | None | 2.75% | 2.75 pts |
| Standard deduction | — | $0 | $0 |
| Taxable income | — | $98,100 | $98,100 |
| Tax structure | No income tax | Graduated | |
| Local income taxes | No | Yes |
Local taxes are not included above. Ohio has localities that levy their own income tax on top of the state figure. See each state page for the rates that apply.
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What this comparison leaves out
Sources for both states
- 1.Florida Department of RevenueState revenue departmentFAQ: Do I have to file a personal income tax return in Florida?Retrieved · States: "Florida does not impose a personal income tax, so there are no filing requirements."
- 2.Florida Legislature (Florida Senate)State statuteFlorida Constitution, Article VII, Section 5 - Estate, inheritance and income taxesRetrieved · Art. VII, s. 5(a): "No tax upon estates or inheritances or upon the income of natural persons who are residents or citizens of the state shall be levied by the state, or under its authority, in excess of the aggregate of amounts which may be allowed to be credited upon or deducted from any similar tax levied by the United States or any state."
- 3.Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission)State statuteOhio Revised Code 5747.02 - Tax rates (effective September 30, 2025, H.B. 96)Retrieved · Division (A)(3)(c): "For taxable years beginning in 2026 and thereafter, $332.00 plus 2.75% of the amount in excess of $26,050."
- 4.Ohio Department of TaxationState revenue department2026 Ohio Estimated Income Tax Payment Worksheet and Instructions (IT 1040 ES)Retrieved · Confirms the 2026 exemption figure used ($1,900 per exemption, zero at MAGI of $500,000 or more). Its printed rate table is still the 2025 table.
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