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Ohio Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The Ohio surplus lines tax is 5% of gross premium. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

Rates effective from 2024-01-01

Ohio Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 5%

How SLTax360 Files Ohio Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in Ohio means navigating Ohio's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the Ohio rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each Ohio transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (5%) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of Ohio transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free Ohio calculation — no signup required.

Ohio Notes: Ohio: 5% SL tax on gross premiums. Filed through OSLA.

Ohio Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the Ohio surplus lines tax rate is 5% of gross premium. The tax base in Ohio includes policy fees.

Ohio does not currently charge a stamping fee on surplus lines transactions.

SLTax360 automates Ohio surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free Ohio rate in the public calculator before signing up.

Ohio: 5% SL tax on gross premiums. Filed through OSLA.

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