Sales Tax Holiday Turns Political

Sales Tax Holiday Turns Political

TJ Meadows · Sales Tax Holiday Turns Political Perhaps an immutable fact these days: it’s always about the politics. The state’s upcoming annual sales tax holiday this weekend appears to be no exception. A debate over credit and context unfolded on social media Wednesday and, in the process, offered a quick lesson in legislative history.

Oklahoma’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday kicks off Friday

Rows of carts await shoppers at an Oklahoma business on Sunday, March 16, 2025. (Photo by Janelle Stecklein/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday and runs through the weekend. Clothing and shoes under $100 are exempt from taxes during the annual three-day event.  The state reimburses cities and counties for lost revenue.  Last session, Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, introduced a bill that woul…