State schedules annual sales tax holiday

VW independent news

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s sales tax holiday will be held the first weekend in August.

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

Between 12 a.m. Friday, August 5, and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 7, the following items will be exempt from sales tax:

• Any clothing item priced at $75 or less
• Any school supplies priced at $20 or less
• Any school instructional materials priced at $20 or less

There is no limit on the number of items purchased, and the sales tax exemption is eligible for online purchases as well.