Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday will begin Friday, August 6 and last through Sunday, August 8.
The annual holiday is popular with Ohioans, who do not have to pay state sales tax on certain exempted items during this time.
“August is here, and our children are soon heading back to school,” said Representative Haraz Ghanbari. “As a father myself, I know parents can be hit with lots of expenditures during this time, and I hope they take advantage of these discounts when they’re shopping for those school clothes and supplies.” s
Exempted items include clothing priced up to $75, school supplies up to $20 and school instructional materials at $20 or less. Items for trade or business are not exempt during this holiday.
State lawmakers created the sales tax holiday as a yearly event to provide additional tax relief for Ohioans during back-to-school season.
There is no limit on the number of items, and the exemption is eligible for online purchases as well. With the challenges from COVID-19, online sales could be increasingly vital for some shoppers.
For more information about Ohio’s sales tax holiday and qualifying items, visit the Ohio Department of Taxation’s website at bit.ly/OH SalesTax Holiday.
