Overview

• Ohioans will pay no sales tax on almost all tangible items priced at $500 or less from August 1 to 14, including electronics, clothing, home goods and sporting equipment.
• Exclusions cover motor vehicles, watercraft and outboard motors, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and vapor products, and items containing marijuana.
• Retailer coupons and loyalty discounts that bring an eligible item’s price to $500 or below qualify for the exemption, but manufacturer coupons and rebates do not count.
• Orders placed and paid by mail, phone, email or internet during the holiday remain tax-exempt even if delivery occurs after August 14.
• Qualifying items placed on or picked up from layaway within the holiday period are exempt and state law prohibits any retailer from opting out of the program.