CHANGE. SHE JOINS US LIVE THIS EVENING. HEY, KYLIE. YEAH. HI, GUYS. STARTING THURSDAY, GROCERIES LIKE LOCAL FRESH PRODUCE WILL NOT BE TAXED BY THE STATE. LOCAL GROCERY STORES LIKE THE MARKET AT EAST POINT SAY THIS WILL BE A MAJOR MONEY SAVER FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. 4.5% MIGHT NOT SOUND LIKE A LOT TO A LOT OF FOLKS, BUT FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, THAT’S LIKE A ALMOST A DOLLAR FOR EVERY $20 THAT THEY SPEND GROCERY SHOPPING IN OKLAHOMA IS ABOUT TO GET CHEAPER. ON THURSDAY, THE STATE’S GROCERY SALES TAX WILL BE ELIMINATED, SLASHING MOST GROCERIES BY 4.5% FOR SHOPPERS AT THE MARKET. AT EAST POINT, EVERY PENNY COUNTS. THIS IS COMING INTO EFFECT AT THE END OF THE MONTH, AND MOST OF OUR SHOPPERS ARE USING EBT OR OTHER BENEFITS THAT OFTEN RUN A LITTLE LOW AT THE END OF THE MONTH. SO THIS IS JUST A WONDERFUL TIME TO TO BE GIVING THEM THIS GIFT. RIGHT NOW, GROCERS ARE REPROGRAMING THEIR SYSTEMS FOR THE MAJOR CHANGE AND PREPARING TO EDUCATE THEIR CUSTOMERS ON WHAT FOOD WILL AND WON’T BE TAX EXEMPT. WE WILL BE READY FOR THEM WITH BIG SMILES ON OUR FACE AND TELLING THEM NO, REALLY, I KNOW YOUR RECEIPT LOOKS LIKE IT’S TOO LOW, BUT IT’S THE WAY IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE. TRADITIONAL FOOD AND INGREDIENTS LIKE VEGGIES, UNCOOKED MEATS, OR BABY FOOD WILL BE LESS EXPENSIVE, BUT POPULAR BUYS LIKE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, TOILETRIES OR VITAMINS WILL STILL BE TAXED. NOW, THE STATE ESTIMATES THIS COULD SAVE THE AVERAGE OKLAHOMA FAMILY AROUND $650 A YEAR. BUT IT’S IMPORTANT FOR SHOPPERS TO KNOW THAT CITY AND COUNTY TAXES WILL STILL B
Oklahoma grocery tax cut takes effect Thursday, stores prepare for change
Oklahoma's 4.5% state grocery tax will be eliminated starting Thursday, providing some savings for shoppers.
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Updated: 5:42 PM CDT Aug 26, 2024
Oklahoma's state grocery tax will be eliminated starting Thursday, reducing the cost of some groceries for residents.Grocery stores, such as The Market at Eastpoint, are preparing for the change, which will make fresh produce and other essential groceries more affordable by eliminating the 4.5% state tax. "For our customers, that’s almost like $1 for every $20 that they spend," Marc Jones, director of jobs at RestoreOKC, said. "This is coming into effect at the end of the month, and most of our shoppers are using EBTs or other benefits that often run a little low at the end of the month. So, this is a wonderful time to be giving them this gift." Grocery stores are reprogramming their systems to accommodate the tax cut and are ready to educate customers on which items will be tax-exempt."We’ll be ready for them with a big smile on our face and telling them, ‘No, really. I know your receipt looks like it’s too low, but it’s the way it’s supposed to be,'" Jones said. Traditional food items and ingredients like vegetables, uncooked meats and baby food will be less expensive, while items such as rotisserie chicken, toiletries and vitamins will still be taxed.The state estimates that this tax cut could save the average Oklahoma family around $650 a year.However, shoppers should note that city and county taxes will still apply. Top Headlines The early Labor Day deals at Walmart include price slashes on AirPods, air fryers and more Investigation opened into Cleveland County Detention Center inmate's death Ryan Walters to investigate after Edmond student says he wasn't allowed to fly American flag Vacant Oklahoma City hotel catches fire again, crews battle to put blaze out
Oklahoma's state grocery tax will be eliminated starting Thursday, reducing the cost of some groceries for residents.
Grocery stores, such as The Market at Eastpoint, are preparing for the change, which will make fresh produce and other essential groceries more affordable by eliminating the 4.5% state tax.
"For our customers, that’s almost like $1 for every $20 that they spend," Marc Jones, director of jobs at RestoreOKC, said. "This is coming into effect at the end of the month, and most of our shoppers are using EBTs or other benefits that often run a little low at the end of the month. So, this is a wonderful time to be giving them this gift."
Grocery stores are reprogramming their systems to accommodate the tax cut and are ready to educate customers on which items will be tax-exempt.
"We’ll be ready for them with a big smile on our face and telling them, ‘No, really. I know your receipt looks like it’s too low, but it’s the way it’s supposed to be,'" Jones said.
Traditional food items and ingredients like vegetables, uncooked meats and baby food will be less expensive, while items such as rotisserie chicken, toiletries and vitamins will still be taxed.
The state estimates that this tax cut could save the average Oklahoma family around $650 a year.
However, shoppers should note that city and county taxes will still apply.
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