Sales Tax Holiday | Ohio Department Of Taxation
4485 Northland Ridge Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43229
Designated Parking.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Ohio. Items that do not qualify for the sales tax holiday include watercraft, motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vapor products, and items containing marijuana.
NOTE: There is no limit to the total purchase, as the exemption applies item by item.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Generally held the first Friday through Sunday in August.
(800) 282-1782
Voice·
voice | Form Request Hotline
(800) 282-1784
Voice·
voice | Income Tax Refund Hotline
(800) 757-6091
Voice·
voice | Tax Fraud Reporting Hotline
(888) 405-4039
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voice | Business Taxpayer Assistance
(800) 282-1780
Voice·
voice | Income Taxpayer Assistance
(855) 728-1055
Voice·
voice | Tax Practitioners Hotline
(614) 466-2166
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voice | Tax Commissioner's Office
Languages
None.
Application process
- Purchase eligible items during the sales tax holiday to benefit from the sales tax exemption.
- Visit the website for more information.
Fees
Not applicable.
Service area
Ohio
Offers an exemption from paying the state's sales tax on eligible tangible personal items that cost $500 or less. Eligible items include but are not limited to electronics, clothing, home goods, dine-in food, pet food, toys, school and office supplies, sports equipment, luggage, and personal care products.
Last assured
01/28/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Taxation
Responsible for the administration of most state-collected taxes and several locally-collected taxes, and exercises supervision over the real property tax. Provides tax forms and answers questions about state taxes.