MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Ohio’s Tax-free holiday is here, and shoppers have until next Thursday to buy qualifying items and not pay any tax.
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As reported on News Center 7’s Daybreak, the tax-free holiday is a way to help people get their kids ready for school.
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During this time of year, second grader Alexander Curtis gets a lot more play time in, but he knows that summer is coming to an end.
“I do like that I’m gonna go back to school,” Curtis said.
His mom, Jennifer Germano, this time of year means getting her kids ready for the first day of class.
Buying all the back-to-school supplies is at the top of her preparation list, and she’s looking at Ohio’s extended tax-free holiday to get that shopping done and save some money.
“Another extra couple days is, is great,” Germano said.
More days mean more time to make sure you get the best deal.
Stephanie Carls, a retail insights expert with the online deals site Retail-Me-Not, said that shoppers are looking for deals this time of year, and the tax-free holiday is worth taking advantage of.
“Back to school is one of the most fun, but also the most expensive times of the year for families,” Carls said. “This is basically a built-in discount, and you don’t want to leave it on the table.”
To save more, shop around. Look at different sale ads to see which store offers the best price for the supplies you need.
“You’re still going to see some of those different sales popping up,” Carls said.
She also suggests stacking your savings. Look at cash back offers with your credit card, or additional coupons through retailers’ reward programs.
“Retailers like Target are offering 20% off one purchase for college students who sign up for their free Circle Rewards program,” Carls said.
And if your budget is really tight, see what items you can wait on.
“If they find out that this is not going to be needed until maybe October or maybe November, those are the different items that, if you want to wait on them, maybe that’s going to be another great way that it’s going to help save your budget,” Carls said.
For Curtis, he’s getting those days of summer in, as mom makes sure he’s ready for the first day of school.
“Couple weeks before, make sure they get a consistent bedtime, you know, to get them up at a certain time to go to school,” Germano said.
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