Does Ohio have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Ohio runs a sales tax holiday: Extended sales tax holiday in August covering most items under $500. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 7.5%–8% in covered Ohio metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Ohio Department of Taxation publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Ohio treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Extended sales tax holiday in August covering most items under $500. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 7.5%–8% |
| Clothing exemption | None |
| Grocery exemption | Year-round |
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the Ohio Department of Taxation or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Ohio
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Ohio.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Ohio have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Ohio runs a sales tax holiday: Extended sales tax holiday in August covering most items under $500.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Ohio sales tax holiday?
- It depends on the statute. Some states require every local jurisdiction to participate; others let cities opt out and keep charging their local share. Ohio Department of Taxation publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Ohio guides
Other Ohio rules that change the total.