Swearingen Highlights Upcoming Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

State Rep D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announces local residents can take advantage of the upcoming Ohio Annual Sales Tax Holiday occurring this weekend, Aug. 5-7. The annual holiday weekend ensures Ohioans do not pay state sales tax on certain exempted items.

“This is a tax relief weekend for the families of Erie and Ottawa Counties,” Swearingen said. “As a father, I understand parents are getting ready for the upcoming school year and this weekend will allow residents to save on costs.”

The holiday exempts clothing items 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. 

For more information about Ohio's sales tax holiday and qualifying items, please visit the Ohio Department of Taxation's website at https://bit.ly/3BGhWtb.