KOCO’S ANDY WEBER HAS THE BREAKDOWN. THE BIG DIFFERENCE TO KEEP IN MIND IS UNPREPARED VERSUS PREPARED FOOD. THAT WILL USUALLY DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT SOMETHING IS STILL TAXED AT THE STATE LEVEL. AT 4.5%, THIS WAS THE TAX RELIEF THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE MOST OKLAHOMANS. IT’S A COMMON EXPERIENCE WHETHER YOU’RE SINGLE OR RAISING YOUR FAMILY, WHETHER YOU’RE YOUNGER, YOU’RE OLD, YOU’RE GOING TO THE GROCERY STORE TO BUY YOUR FOOD. WITH STATE LAWMAKERS PASSING AND THE GOVERNOR APPROVING HOUSE BILL 1955 THIS PAST SESSION, THE STATE IS SET TO DROP THEIR 4.5% TAX ON MOST ITEMS. YOU FIND AT A GROCERY STORE, ACCORDING TO NEW GUIDANCE PUT OUT BY THE STATE THIS WEEK. TRADITIONAL FOOD AND INGREDIENTS WON’T BE TAXED, BUT WHERE IT GETS COMPLICATED IS AT THE DELI. LUNCH MEATS, DELI SALAD ARE BOTH EXEMPT. BUT IF THAT DELI SALAD IS ON A PLATE, IT IS TAXED BY THE STATE. ANY SORT OF HEATED MEAT, LIKE A ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, WILL ALSO STILL BE TAXED AT 4.5%. YET ITEMS LIKE PARTY TRAYS ARE EXEMPT. OTHER EXEMPT ITEMS INCLUDE UNCOOKED MEATS, BABY FOOD, PRODUCE, EVEN CANDY ITEMS YOU MAY FREQUENTLY BUY AT A GROCERY STORE BUT AREN’T FOOD. ARE ALSO STILL GOING TO BE TAXED. THINGS LIKE ALUMINUM FOIL, TOILETRIES, VITAMINS, AND FLOWERS. THE DATA IS PRETTY CLEAR THAT IT WILL GENERATE MORE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, WHICH IN THE END, NOT ONLY PUTTING MORE MONEY BACK IN THE POCKETS OF EVERYDAY OKLAHOMANS. YOU’RE ALSO HELPING ALL THOSE BUSINESSES AS WELL. WE’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND WE’LL SAY IT AGAIN ON AUGUST 29TH. THAT CHANGE WILL ONLY IMPACT THE STATE GROCERY TAX OF 4.5%. CITIES AND COUNTIES THAT STILL TAX GROCERIES WILL STILL BE ABLE
What items are included in Oklahoma's grocery tax cut? What to know
On Aug. 29, the state is set to drop its 4.5% grocery tax for food and food ingredients. But what is included?
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In two months, Oklahomans will start paying less at the grocery store. | MORE | Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs grocery tax cut bill into lawOn Aug. 29, the state is set to drop its 4.5% grocery tax for food and food ingredients. But what exactly is on the list of items excluded from the tax? The main difference is unprepared versus prepared food, which is usually what indicated if something will be taxed at the state level. "This was the tax relief that would benefit the most Oklahomans. It’s a common experience, whether you’re single or raising a family, whether you’re young or you’re old, you’re going to the grocery store to buy your food," state Sen. Adam Pugh, a Republican from Edmond, said. New guidance released by the state this week dives deeper into what is tax-exempt after state lawmakers passed the tax cut and Gov. Kevin Stitt approved House Bill 1955 last session. Traditional food and ingredients won't be taxed, but things can get complicated at the deli. Lunch meats and deli salad sold are both exempt. But if that deli salad is on a plate, it is taxed by the state. Any heated meat, like rotisserie chicken, will also be taxed at 4.5%. However, items like part trays are exempt. Other exempt items include uncooked meats, baby food, produce and candy. Items frequently bought at the grocery store that aren't food are also going to be taxed, like aluminum foil, toiletries, vitamins and flowers. "The data is pretty clear that it will generate more for economic activity, which, in the end, not only are you putting more money back in the pockets of everyday Oklahomans, you’re also helping those businesses as well," Pugh said. The change on Aug. 29 is only for state taxes. Counties and municipalities that have a sales tax or grocery tax will still be in place. Top Headlines Body of Oklahoma City police officer recovered from Lake Stanley Draper OHP: OSU star running back Ollie Gordon II arrested, accused of DUI, speeding 17-year-old shot, killed after gun accidentally discharges at southeast OKC business, police say Sizzling out? As peak barbecue season begins, fewer Americans are buying grills Looking at the numerous Oklahoma laws that go into effect on July 1
In two months, Oklahomans will start paying less at the grocery store.
| MORE | Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs grocery tax cut bill into law
On Aug. 29, the state is set to drop its 4.5% grocery tax for food and food ingredients. But what exactly is on the list of items excluded from the tax?
The main difference is unprepared versus prepared food, which is usually what indicated if something will be taxed at the state level.
"This was the tax relief that would benefit the most Oklahomans. It’s a common experience, whether you’re single or raising a family, whether you’re young or you’re old, you’re going to the grocery store to buy your food," state Sen. Adam Pugh, a Republican from Edmond, said.
New guidance released by the state this week dives deeper into what is tax-exempt after state lawmakers passed the tax cut and Gov. Kevin Stitt approved House Bill 1955 last session. Traditional food and ingredients won't be taxed, but things can get complicated at the deli.
Lunch meats and deli salad sold are both exempt. But if that deli salad is on a plate, it is taxed by the state.
Any heated meat, like rotisserie chicken, will also be taxed at 4.5%. However, items like part trays are exempt.
Other exempt items include uncooked meats, baby food, produce and candy.
Items frequently bought at the grocery store that aren't food are also going to be taxed, like aluminum foil, toiletries, vitamins and flowers.
"The data is pretty clear that it will generate more for economic activity, which, in the end, not only are you putting more money back in the pockets of everyday Oklahomans, you’re also helping those businesses as well," Pugh said.
The change on Aug. 29 is only for state taxes. Counties and municipalities that have a sales tax or grocery tax will still be in place.
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