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Retirement income in Ohio

Varies

Does Ohio Tax Retirement Income?

Short answer: Yes. Pensions and 401(k)/IRA withdrawals are taxed. The only break is a small retirement income credit of up to $200 per return, available if modified AGI less exemptions is under $100,000. Classified as taxed because the maximum $200 credit is not a significant exclusion.

Pensions, traditional IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are taxable federally either way; Roth withdrawals after 59½ (5-year rule met) are tax-free.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.