Fewer and fewer states currently tax groceries, and this month Oklahoma joined the majority of states that exempt food and groceries from state sales taxes.
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill in late February that will eliminate the state’s 4.5% sales tax on groceries. The measure will take effect 90 days after the legislature adjourns and is anticipated to become effective in late August 2024.
Local sales taxes on groceries can still apply, but cities and counties are prohibited from increasing taxes on food and food ingredients until July 1, 2025.
Prepared foods are not tax-exempt, nor are alcoholic beverages, dietary supplements, marijuana or related products, and tobacco products.
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