Currently, Oklahoma’s sales tax-free weekend for school includes clothes and shoes costing less than $100 and meant for use in school. Senator Kristen Thompson would like to expand the list to include school supplies and athletic equipment.
Senate Bill 231 would exempt backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, markers, and notebooks from state and local taxes during the first weekend of August.
“Expanding the items discounted during Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend is a common-sense way to give families additional tax relief while simultaneously boosting business at local retailers,” Thompson said. “Back-to-school shopping can add up, and many Oklahomans don’t realize that these classroom essentials aren’t already exempt from sales taxes during this key shopping weekend. This simple change will ease the financial burden on parents and ensure every child has the tools they need to excel in the classroom and on the field.”
