Richardson Highlights Ohio's Annual Sales Tax Holiday

COLUMBUS –State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) announced Monday Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday will be August 5-7 this year. 

The holiday marks the weekend where Ohioans will not have to pay state sales and use taxes on clothing items, school supplies and school instructional materials up to a certain price.

State lawmakers created the annual event in 2018 to provide additional tax relief for Ohioans during back-to-school season.

“Cost of items is on the rise, including school supplies,” said Richardson. “Parents are trying to purchase the necessary school required items for their children to be successful in the classroom. This sales tax relief is a way the legislature can help parents keep some money in their pockets.” 

The following items are exempt from sales and use tax:

• Clothing items priced at $75 or less;
• School supplies priced at $20 or less; 
• School instructional materials priced at $20 or less.

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/OHSalesTaxHoliday