Back-to-School Tax Holiday a Chance to Support Small Businesses

July 31, 2023 Last Edit: June 5, 2025

This year's tax holiday will be Aug. 4-6

Back-to-School Tax Holiday a Chance to Support Small Businesses

NFIB State Director Chris Ferruso says Ohio’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to help local businesses during difficult economic times. This year’s back-to-school tax holiday on clothes, school supplies, and instructional materials will be Aug. 4-6. Click here for details. “Ohio’s tax holiday was designed to help families and individuals, but it’s also a great opportunity to help small businesses,” Ferruso said. “Inflation continues to take a toll on everyone, including Main Street merchants,” he said. “When you shop for clothes and school supplies at locally-owned businesses, you support your neighbors and help strengthen the local economy. You support the businesses that create jobs and support local schools and civic groups.” “Small business is the engine that powers Ohio’s economy,” Ferruso said. “That’s why it’s important for people to shop small this weekend and throughout the year.”

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Ohio

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