The coronavirus pandemic may have changed many annual shopping experiences, but it hasn’t changed the ever-popular “Back to School” Tax-FREE weekend set for Aug. 7-9.
For Texans, the upcoming savings weekend will help students, parents, and anyone else looking to grab some essentials without worrying about the added sales tax and all the while saving some pennies.
This year shoppers can purchase items in the following categories without paying sales tax:
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Clothing and footwear for $100 or less
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Backpacks under $100
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School supplies under $100
CLICK HERE for the list of clothing and footwear that has both qualifying and non-qualifying items.
CLICK HERE for the list of eligible school supplies.
Qualifying items can be purchased tax-free from a Texas store, online or catalog seller doing business in Texas.
To read the Texas Comptroller’s shopping advice to get you the most savings over the Tax-FREE weekend, CLICK HERE.
