Can you pay Ohio Department of Taxation with a credit card?
Yes, with a fee of 2.65% (minimum $1.00).
Stated on Ohio Department of Taxation's own payment page.
Last checked October 19, 2026 by Bill Router. How we check
Ways to pay Ohio Department of Taxation
| Way | Accepted | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor | Yes | 2.65%, minimum $1.00 | Processor: ACI Payments, Inc. The fee is 2.65% or $1, whichever is greater, and is the same for debit. Ohio receives none of the fee; it appears as a separate charge on your statement. Card payments cannot be future-dated. Networks: discover, visa, mastercard, amex. |
| Bank account (ACH) | Yes | Free | Electronic check through OH|TAX. No fee. |
What it is worth for your tax payment
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| Way to pay | Fee per payment | Net per year |
|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor (2.65%, minimum $1.00) | $26.50 | −$78 |
| Bank account (ACH) | $0 | $0 |
Rewards minus fees, twelve payments a year. A negative number means a card costs you money.
When a card is worth it
The fee usually beats the reward, except when it unlocks a sign-up bonus. Example: someone who already puts $1,000 a month on a card could pay 2 tax payments of $1,000 by card for about $53 in fees, reach the Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus, and keep about $602 after fees and the annual fee. Then switch back to the bank account. Run your own numbers.
Watch out for
Card payments cannot be scheduled for a future date; you are charged the day you authorize.
Sources
A convenience fee equal to 2.65% of your payment or $1, whichever is greater, will be charged by ACI Payments, Inc.
tax.ohio.gov · checked October 19, 2026Funds are withdrawn directly from your checking or savings account. There is no fee for using this payment method.
tax.ohio.gov · checked October 19, 2026
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Other tax agencies
- California Franchise Tax Board · Card, with a fee
- Georgia Department of Revenue · Card, with a fee
- IRS (federal income tax) · Card, with a fee
- Illinois Department of Revenue · Card, no fee published
- Michigan Department of Treasury · Card, with a fee
- New Jersey Division of Taxation · Card, no fee published
- New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · Card, with a fee
- North Carolina Department of Revenue · Card, with a fee
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