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Tax Free Weekend - August 21-23, 2009

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Tax Free Weekend - Tax Holiday in Texas

Tax Free Weekend - 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 WeekendTAX 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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Comments (2)

Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

It's only $8.25 if you spend $100, but I love that the stores give the deep discounts in addition so it makes it seem like a lot more.

Aug 20, 2009 02:53 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Figures, I'm out of town, and always seem to be when they do the tax free weekend sale!

Aug 22, 2009 07:39 AM