1099 Tax Calculator Ohio 2026
Ohio has a 3-bracket graduated income tax with a 0% rate up to $26,050, then 2.75% up to $100,000, then 3.5% above. Many Ohio cities and school districts impose local income taxes (averaging 1.49%) - these are not modeled in this calculator. Use the calculator below to estimate your federal, SE, and Ohio state tax for 2026.
Net income after business expenses
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How Ohio taxes self-employment income
Ohio has graduated income tax brackets with a top rate of 3.50%.
Ohio has 3 brackets with a 0% rate up to $26,050 for both single and MFJ filers (marriage-penalty design). Personal exemption phases down at higher incomes ($2,400 below $40K AGI, $2,150 from $40-80K, $1,900 above $80K) — phase-down not modeled. Many Ohio cities and school districts impose local income taxes (avg 1.49% — not modeled).
Federal tax also applies
Regardless of state, all 1099 contractors and self-employed workers in Ohio owe federal income tax and self-employment tax. SE tax is 15.3% on net earnings (12.4% Social Security up to $184,500 in 2026, plus 2.9% Medicare with no cap). Federal income tax follows the standard bracket structure (10-37%).
The calculator above includes federal, SE, and Ohio state tax in one estimate, and breaks down quarterly estimated payments due April 15, June 15, September 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027.