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Ohio Exemption Notes

The main set of exemptions for Ohio are found in the Ohio Revised Code §§ 2329.66, .

Ohio exemption law is notable because of its rather generous homestead exemption of $145,425 and, and $13,400 personal property and $4,000 motor vehicle exemption.

Ohio also explicitly exempts the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. 

Federal exemptions are not available in Ohio.

Other Listings of Ohio Exemptions

Both Nolo, and UpSolve also review Ohio exemptions.

 

OPT OUT STATUS:

Can I use the §522(d) Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions in Ohio?

No. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.662

KEY EXEMPTIONS:

Homestead

Real or personal property used as residence to $161,375 (adjusted for inflation every 3 years, April 1, 2022)

Motor Vehicle

Motor vehicle to $4,450 (adjusted for inflation, April 1, 2022).

Wildcard

$1,475 of any property (adjusted for inflation, April 1, 2022)

Personal Property

Animals, crops, books, musical instruments, appliances, household goods, furnishings, firearms, hunting & fishing equipment to $575 per item; jewelry to $1,875 for 1 or more items; $14,875 total.
Cash, money due within 90 days, tax refund, bank, security, & utility deposits to $550 total (husband & wife may double)
Implements, books, & tools of trade to $2,825.
(Note: Adjusted for inflation every 3 years; current amounts as of April 1, 2022.)

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