TULSA, OKLAHOMA (KTUL) — A state food tax cut announced in February of this year will go into effect tomorrow for all Oklahoma residents.

Tomorrow, relief efforts will begin in grocery stores for thousands of Oklahomans.

A 4.5% government tax cut is coming into effect, meaning you’ll be able to keep some of the money in your wallet at the checkout in the future.

Starting Thursday, there will be no sales tax on groceries in the state of Oklahoma. What do you think about this?

“It’s a wonderful thing. A really wonderful thing. I save a few dollars and have more money in my pocket,” said Tulsa resident Paul Stripling.

“I’m glad there are no more taxes. I tell you, a lot of people here in Tulsa are going to be grateful for that,” said Kami Rooks, a Tulsa resident.

Oklahoma’s grocery sales tax expires today.

The 4.5% tax you were previously charged will apply again starting tomorrow.

And when you go grocery shopping tomorrow, you’ll find that you have more money in your pocket.

“To be able to save that much money is astronomical. Because once you start counting every penny, you never know what you’re going to end up with,” Stripling said. You might need that extra $50 later and think, “Hey, I just saved that $50.”

“I always look at the receipt to make sure I don’t go over my budget,” Rooks said.

Some lawmakers say this tax cut will save Oklahomans hundreds of dollars.

Items that are not taxed by the government include fruits, vegetables, dairy products, most snack foods, fruits and vegetables, bread, baking ingredients, frozen meals and pre-packaged beverages.

However, alcoholic beverages are still subject to tax.

Deputy Senator Greg Treat, who has been advocating for the measure for years, says this is the largest tax cut in state history and he is happy to be a part of it.

“The poorest among them are not paying a food tax right now because they have the benefits. For the wealthiest, it doesn’t have as much of an impact, but for the vast majority of Oklahomans, food is the biggest cost that has gone up. And they’ve seen a significantly higher increase than most states in the union. I thought this was the best approach to help the most Oklahomans the fastest,” said Greg Treat, president pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate.

While state taxes will be reduced, local and regional taxes will still appear on your grocery bill.

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