Mortgage Interest Deduction in Ohio
State income tax rate
2.75%
Itemized deductions allowed
❌ No
State-Level Mortgage Interest Deduction
Ohio has a top rate of 2.75% but does not allow traditional itemized deductions. Ohio uses a credit system and its own deduction structure — federal mortgage interest deductibility does not carry over to the Ohio return.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CalculatorMortgage Interest Deduction CalculatorRun your own numbers with Ohio rates applied.GuideMortgage Interest Deduction by StateHow the federal rules interact with each state's conformity and limits.GuideIs a Home Equity Loan Tax Deductible?The 2018 rules, and the use test that decides whether your interest qualifies.GuideMortgage Points: What They Cost and When They Pay OffPoints are prepaid interest, and on a purchase they can be deducted in the year paid.
Rate reflects the top marginal state income tax rate for 2026 per the Tax Foundation. Whether a deduction helps depends on your full return, including whether itemizing beats the federal standard deduction. General information, not tax advice.