Overview

• Gov. Mike DeWine formalized the expansion under Senate Bill 226 to run from August 1 through August 14, up from the holiday’s original three-day span
• All state, county and municipal sales taxes are waived on most tangible personal property costing $500 or less
• Excluded items include alcohol, tobacco and marijuana products, motor vehicles, watercraft and services such as labor for repairs or installations
• Store coupons and loyalty discounts can lower an item’s price to $500 or below to qualify, while manufacturer coupons and rebates do not apply
• Online orders paid for during the window and layaway pickups remain exempt even if delivery or pickup occurs after the period ends