Tax and Incentive Programs
Local Taxes
Sales - 1%-1.5%
Property 22.25 - 45.6 mills (35% of true value) estimated range
Local Income - 0 - 2%
Inventory 12.5% of true value. (phased out in 2009)
State Taxes
Sales - 5.5%
Corp. Inc./Franchise/CAT - 5.10% (phased out in 2010)
0.26% (.0026) OH Commercial Activity Tax
Unemployment (% of Payroll) - 2.70%
Learn more about Ohio's Tax Reform
Tax Credit Programs
Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit
Research and Development Investment Tax Credit
Manufacturing Machinery & Investment Tax Credit (M&E Tax Credit)
Technology Investment Tax Credit
Ohio Training Tax Credit
Loan, Grant, Bond Financing and Other Programs
Numerous federal, state and local programs designed to foster economic development are available.
Local performance based incentives.
Tax Exemption Programs
Enterprise Zones
Community Reinvestment Areas
Research & Development
Manufacturing Machinery & Equipment
Warehouse Machinery & Equipment
Warehouse Inventory
Be Here. Get There.
The Columbus Chamber can help relocating companies through:
- Site selection assistance
- Available real estate
- Incentives and business tax information
- Key contacts and introductions
- Demographic, wage and economic data
- Regulatory navigation assistance
- Access to workforce training and recruitment resources
- Community tours/site visit
Contact our economic development team » 614.225.6067
Ohio's tax reform has substantially reduced the cost of doing business.
Find out more at ohiomeansbusiness.com.
Latest News
Norfolk Southern's Heartland Corridor rail route to Columbus finishes final link
Chamber's YP Manager Named to Alive's 2010 People to Watch
Upcoming Events
Sept. 14; 3-5 p.m.
Hosting an Effective Internship
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Logistics Industry Job Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 14; 4 - 7 p.m.
Logistics Networking Night
Latest Press Releases
Columbus Chamber Reports Second Quarter Employment Increase
August 17, 2010
Chamber Leader to Step Down
June 22, 2010
Study: Midwest Records Solid Metrics in Employment, Housing
May 25, 2010



