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Jun 07, 2023

Ohio tax

It's almost time for back-to-school shopping, which means Ohio's tax-free weekend is around the corner. Each August, shoppers can avoid paying sales and use tax during a three-day period in Ohio. This

It's almost time for back-to-school shopping, which means Ohio's tax-free weekend is around the corner.

Each August, shoppers can avoid paying sales and use tax during a three-day period in Ohio. This year's tax-free holiday takes place Aug. 4-6.

Qualifying purchases will be exempt from sales and use tax in the state. Here's what to know about Ohio's tax-free weekend and how to cash in on the holiday.

Ohio’s 2023 tax-free holiday starts Aug. 4 at midnight and ends Aug. 6 at 11:59 p.m.

During the three days, shoppers can buy these items without sales or use tax:

Multiple qualifying items can be purchased at one time.

These items will still be taxed during the holiday:

These items quality as school supplies and will be tax free:

Qualifying school instructional material includes reference books, reference maps, globes, textbooks and workbooks.

If all shipped items are qualifying items, shipping and handling charges will not be taxable.

Find more information about Ohio's tax-free holiday at tax.ohio.gov/help-center/faqs/sales-and-use-tax-sales-tax-holiday.