You might be surprised at the massive expansion of this years sales tax holiday in Ohio. It lasts longer, applies to much higher dollar items, and includes eating out at restaurants.State law allows for the suspension of sales tax, for at least three days on the first weekend of August to help parents with back-to-school shopping.
But this year the dates were expanded so people can save money from Tuesday, July 30, until Thursday, August 8. Not only will you save on the 5.75% sales tax from the state, if your county has tacked on an extra sales tax, that will be suspended as well. In the past, the tax was suspended only on clothing items and shoes that were less than $75, and school supply items less than $20 each.
This year, the dollar amount has been expanded to any item $500 or less per item, and applies to just about everything.Want to buy a new pair of Nikes for $499, it’s sale tax free.One change that will excite foodies is that restaurants are also required to suspend sales taxes for the entire period for dine-in orders.Online orders for websites like Amazon will also be tax exempt as long as you are charged for the item during the holiday period.