Neil Reichenbach of Reichenbach and Steiner, CPAs, reminds Icon viewers that the Ohio sales tax rate will increase by one-quarter percent (.25 percent), on Sept. 1.
His message is to consumers and retailers in the Icon viewership area. To retailers, he said, "You should increase the sales tax that you charge to your customers on all invoices dated on or after Sept. 1 by one-quarter percent. Also, make the appropriate changes in your computer, cash register and manual calculations."
He provided a partial listing of various county sales tax rates. To obtain a complete list click here.
Allen County current rate 6.5 percent New rate on Sept.1: 6.75 percent
Hancock County current rate 6.5 percent New rate on Sept. 1: 6.75 percent
Hardin County current rate 7 percent New rate on Sept. 1: 7.25 percent
Putnam County current rate 7 percent New rate on Sept. 1: 7.25 percent
Auglaize County current rate 7 percent New rate on Sept. 1: 7.25 percent
