The 2025 Ohio sales tax-free holiday runs for two weeks, starting at 12:00 a.m. on August 1 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on August 14. During this period, almost all tangible personal property priced at $500 or less per item is exempt from sales tax. This exemption applies to a wide range of goods including clothing, electronics, furniture, home goods, restaurant meals, and more. There is no limit to the number of eligible items you can purchase tax- free, as long as each item costs $500 or less. The tax-free holiday applies to both in-person and online purchases shipped to Ohio addresses. Certain items like motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, vapor products, and items containing marijuana remain taxable. In summary:
- Duration: August 1 (midnight) to August 14 (11:59 p.m.), 2025
- Eligible Items: Tangible personal property priced at $500 or less
- Includes: Clothing, electronics, furniture, restaurant meals, etc.
- No quantity limit on purchases
- Applies to online and in-person sales
This expanded two-week period is longer than previous years and offers more opportunity for tax savings on a broad range of goods in Ohio.
