Next Weekend is Tax Free Weekend (Aug 11-13) in Texas

Aug 4, 2017 | 11:10 PM

NEXT WEEKEND Aug. 11 and Aug. 13, it’s TAX FREE WEEKEND in TEXAS, clothing, shoes, backpacks and school supplies, are some of the main items will be sales tax exempt, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. That means shoppers can save about $8 for every $100 they spend. The sales tax exemption for Texas also includes items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Shoppers can use layaway plans to get the tax break. See the items that are tax free

Clothing, including dresses, jeans, pajamas, jogging apparel, shirts, shorts, jackets, sweaters, coats, gloves, etc.
Baby clothes and diapers
Socks, undergarments, hosiery
Shoes
Hats
Backpacks for elementary and secondary students (not luggage, briefcases, computer bags, purses, or gym bags)
School supplies for use in an elementary or secondary school

Remember, any item that costs more than $100 is not tax free. Sales tax weekend does not apply to jewelry, handbags, purses, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar items.

The Texas tax break weekend has been an annual event since 1999. This year’s tax-free weekend will be Aug. 11-13. https://t.co/8W2JFpSpbH

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