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Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-school Shopping

Back to school shopping is never cheap, but Ohioans can save a little more this year with a one-time sales tax holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation.  From Friday, August 4, 2017 until Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m., the following items are exempt from sales and use tax: Clothing … [Read more...] about Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-school Shopping

Get $5 gift card with school supplies at Target

This coupon definitely hits the target for back-to-school savings. Through Saturday, Aug. 9, get a $5 Target gift card with the purchase of $25 or more in school supplies — excluding paper towels, Ziploc bags, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, electronics, backpacks and lunch kits. The coupon is in Target's … [Read more...] about Get $5 gift card with school supplies at Target

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