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Renters credit in Ohio

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Can Renters Get a Tax Break in Ohio?

Short answer: No: Ohio doesn't offer a renter's credit or rent rebate. Ohio has no state tax credit, deduction, or rebate specifically for renters. Ohio's homestead exemption for seniors and people with disabilities applies only to owners of homes and manufactured homes they live in. Lower-income renters can still claim Ohio's earned income credit: 30% of the federal EITC.

Rent on your own home isn't deductible on your federal return; the exceptions are a home office used for your business or renting out part of the place you rent.

Records to keep: Keep your lease, rent receipts or a landlord rent certificate, and proof of household income. Check your state's current-year form and deadline before you apply.