Guest Author - Rhonda Cliett
Summer goes by too quickly and before we know it we are faced with the annual back-to-school shopping trip. Fortunately, many states are helping families stretch the value of their dollar by implementing an annual holiday from paying sales tax.
Here in Texas, we have three days to purchase most clothing and footwear priced under $100 without paying sales tax. This saves approximately $8 on every $100 spent. The following items can be purchased tax free:
Baby Clothes
Belts
Boots
Caps/Hats
Dresses
Diapers
Gym Suits and Uniforms
Jeans
Jogging Apparel
Pajamas
Pants
Shirts
Shorts
Socks
Swimsuits
and more
Not all states have implemented a tax free holiday and of those that do, the rules vary. To find out if and when your state celebrates a tax free holiday go to the IRS website and select the link to the revenue site of your state. Happy shopping.
