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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio House Bill 404 authorizes sales tax credit for trade-in value of portable electronics and home appliances
Last action · September 15, 2025: Referred to Ways and MeansSponsors: Jack Daniels and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio House Bill 404 amends section 5739.01 of the Revised Code to allow a sales tax credit for the trade-in value of portable electronics or s when traded in for another similar item. The change applies on and after the first day of the first month that begins after the effective date of the section.
Residents purchasing new portable electronics or s will see their taxable purchase reduced by the trade-in value of their old items, provided the credit is separately stated on the invoice or bill of sale.
- Ohio's sales tax code traditionally allowed trade-in tax credits for specific high-value items like motor vehicles and watercraft, while general retail goods lacked explicit statutory trade-in deductions. context
Who It Would Affect
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Ohio consumers
Consumers purchasing portable electronics or home appliances will have their taxable sales price reduced by the value of eligible trade-in items.
Electronics and appliance retailers
Retailers must separately state trade-in values on invoices and adjust sales tax calculations for eligible transactions involving home appliances and portable electronics.
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Does this bill apply to trade-ins of all types of goods?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Sep 15, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Ways and Means
- Aug 5, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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Extension of Trade-In Tax Credits
The legislation expands existing trade-in tax credit frameworks previously applied to motor vehicles and watercraft to include everyday consumer goods like home appliances and portable electronics.
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