Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday: Two Weeks of Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping in August

Ohio has an annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school items and other purchases
In 2025, it runs from August 1 to August 14
No sales tax on eligible purchases during this period
Applies to both in-person and online shopping
Purpose is to boost consumer spending and provide financial relief
Tax-exempt items include electronics, clothing, books, home goods, plants, sporting goods, and food and beverages
Non-exempt items include watercraft, motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, vapor products, and products containing marijuana

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