Ohio consumers are getting ready to enjoy some shopping without worrying about the sales tax. The state's annual sales tax holiday kicks off tonight at midnight and lasts until 11:59 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024. This ten-day period is new for 2024 as previous years have observed the sales tax exclusion on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August.

Once again, a sales tax holiday will be held throughout the state starting August 6th and runs until August 8th. Each item of shoes or clothing under $75 and each item of school supplies or materials under $20 will be tax-exempt over the weekend. Ohio lawmakers set the state's sales tax holiday for the first weekend in August. The National Retail Association says families will spend on average $850 on school supplies this year, which is nearly $60 higher than last year.