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Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest comments on Franklin County’s new 8% sales tax

New COTA sales tax goes into effect in central Ohio

Spectrum NewsJonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said Franklin County’s new 8% sales tax could lead to slightly reduced spending and affect household budgets differently. While small purchases may go unnoticed, larger buys could push shoppers to neighboring counties. Online shoppers should also check final costs after tax, he said.