Ohio Law Ends Tampon Tax
A new Ohio law ends the tax on tampons, but cost the state about $4 million in lost revenue.
State Bill 26 is an interesting hybrid of a law. It does away with taxes on tampons and allows teachers to take an income tax deduction when they purchase classroom supplies. Thereâs also a bunch of other things that have to do with taxes on various items, but itâs likely your eyes would fall out before you finished reading it. But weâve got the link if you want to give it a try.
The biggest takeaway for most folks is, starting on April 1, Ohio is ending sales tax on feminine hygiene products likes tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar feminine hygiene products. This is known as the so-called âpink taxâ because only these products are purchased by women. The sales tax is also being removed for people enrolled in Medicaid who purchase incontinence supplies. (Also known at adult diapers)
State Representative Niraj Antani, who sponsored the bill says, âThrough the passage of this bill, Ohioans are witnessing the removal of a gender-based tax discrimination. Women will see a significant amount of savings over the course of their lifetime with the repeal of the pink tax. It is my hope that other states who have not repealed this tax will recognize the great strides the Ohio legislature has taken and follow suit.â
Itâs estimated the state will lose $4 million in sales tax revenue due to the elimination of the pink tax and around $10 million from the bill overall with counties and library systems eventually losing about $1 million each in revenue statewide.
Ohio Law Ends Tampon Tax
