Oklahoma’s grocery tax cuts take effect Thursday

Oklahoma: State grocery tax cuts take effect Thursday, stores prepare to change Grocers are reprogramming their systems to accommodate the tax cuts and are taking steps to educate shoppers about the tax-free items .

Traditional food items and ingredients such as vegetables, uncooked meat and baby food will be subject to lower prices, while rotisserie chicken, toiletries and vitamins will be taxed.

The state estimates this tax cut will save the average Oklahoma family about $650 a year.