Austin, TX: Sales Tax Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend

For those of you living in NW Austin and attending RRISD school begins on August 27th!!  Everyone is gearing up to make the most of the back to school sales but don’t forget there is an added savings right around the corner of tax-free shopping!

This year, you will get a break from state and local taxes on Aug. 17th, 18th and 19th.  As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing and footwear individually priced at under $100.  For example, if a customer purchases 2 shirts that sell for $80 each, then both items qualify for the exemption, even though the customer’s total purchase price ($160) exceeds $99.99.  However, the exemption does not apply to the first $99.99 of an otherwise eligible item that sells for more than $99.99.  For example, if a customer purchases a pair of pants that costs $110, and then sales tax is due on the entire $110.00.  

Finding items on sale will allow you more eligible items qualified to receive tax savings.

The exemption does not apply to sales of special clothing or footwear that  is only worn for athletic activity or protective use.  For example, football pads or golf cleats are not normally worn except for those specific purposes, so they would not qualify.

You can find a complete list of clothing, footwear and backpacks and their exemption status during the sales tax holiday online at the Window on State Government website.

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