Tax Free Weekend - Tax Holiday in Texas
The highly anticipated Tax Free Weekend in Texas is upon us. Starting tomorrow, Friday August 21st through Sunday August 23rd, shoppers will get a break from all state and local taxes on select items.
Texans know Tax Free Weekend as a chance to save money on common Back to School items including clothing and footwear priced under $100. This usually saves $8 to every $100 spent on applicable items. Tax Free Weekend also includes backpacks (defined as a pack with straps) as well as school supplies. Coming into effect this weekend, school supplies priced less than $100 are tax exempt as well. Another benefit? Lay-away plans can be used again this year.
Here is a List of Tax Free Clothing, Footwear and Backpacks...
TAX Free:
- Baby clothes
- Backpacks
- Belts with attached buckles
- Boots - cowboy, hiking
- Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
- Coats and wraps
- Diapers
- Dresses
- Gloves (generally)
- Gym suits and uniforms
- Hooded shirts and sweatshirts
- Hosiery
- Jackets
- Jeans
- Jerseys
- Jogging apparel
- Neckwear
- Pajamas
- Pants
- Raincoats
- Robes
- Shirts
- Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
- Socks
- Shorts
- Suits, slacks, and jackets
- Sweatshirts
- Sweat suits
- Sweaters
- Swimsuits
- Undergarments
- Work clothes and uniforms
TAXED:
- Accessories - barrettes, ponytail holders, wallets, watches
- Backpacks - unless for use by students
- Baseball cleats and pants
- Belt buckles
- Boots - climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders
- Buttons and zippers
- Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics
- Dry cleaning services
- Football pants
- Golf gloves
- Handbags and purses
- Hard hats
- Helmets - motorcycle, sports
- Ice skates
- Jewelry
- Leather goods
- Pads - football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder
- Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)
- Roller blades and skates
- Safety clothing, glasses
- Shoes - bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf
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