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Get Ready to Save Big: Texas' Tax-Free Weekend Next Weekend!

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899
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Mark your calendars for August 9-11, 2024, because it's time for Texas' annual Tax-Free Weekend! This is your golden opportunity to save some serious cash on essential items just in time for the new school year. Plus, savvy shoppers know that retailers love to sweeten the deal with additional discounts and promotions.

What Can You Score Tax-Free? This year, you can enjoy a break on sales taxes for a variety of must-haves, including:

♦School Supplies

♦Backpacks

♦Clothing and Footwear (under $100 per item)

♦Face Masks

Important Purchase Tips:

  • Your tax-free purchases can be made in-store, online, by phone, mail, or even custom orders—pretty much any way you like!
  • Just make sure the transaction happens during the holiday period to qualify.

Whether you're shopping for the kiddos or treating yourself, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to save. Happy shopping, Texas!

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Good reminder, Dorie!  I'm going to remind both of my nieces about this!!! This could add up to a big savings for families. 

Aug 04, 2024 01:24 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

The savings so add up Kathy Streib !

Aug 04, 2024 03:11 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, so nice that your residents get to enjoy a tax free weekend, especially for school supplies.

Aug 04, 2024 02:53 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It is great for school supplies for sure Joan Cox !

Aug 04, 2024 03:12 PM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

I believe Florida had a tax free week for back to school and other items. It does feel good for a few moments to be tax free.

Aug 04, 2024 03:02 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Even if it's just a weekend it helps out Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 !

Aug 04, 2024 03:12 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I am surprised that CT still has a tax free week.  Ours will be on August 18 - 24, a couple of weeks from now.

Aug 04, 2024 03:42 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

That is awesome George Souto! A whole week of tax free savings is amazing! 

Aug 04, 2024 06:59 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and glad to hear about tax saving weekend in your area.  People do need a break in Taxes.

Aug 04, 2024 04:15 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

They sure do Will Hamm ..every bit helps!

Aug 04, 2024 07:00 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Tax free purchases for back-to-school help even though it may seem small. We have a week coming up soon as well.

Aug 04, 2024 05:37 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754,

A whole week of tax free savings is really good for your residents!! 

Aug 04, 2024 07:01 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Every thing is BIG in Texas Dorie and now even the tax savings. Hey bulk up on nachos if they are on sale. Makes it a double dip. Jeff

Aug 04, 2024 08:39 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Now that is an idea Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI !

Aug 05, 2024 11:48 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

When we lived in Massachusetts this was big many of our state members would just drive to New Hampshire where there were no taxes, Endre

Aug 04, 2024 10:33 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Residents are always happy to see the sale taxes go away for a week-end in Texas chef Endre Barath, Jr. !

Aug 05, 2024 11:54 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Dorie - good timing.   

Aug 05, 2024 04:25 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Isn't it Michael Jacobs !!

Aug 05, 2024 11:55 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Dorie. Our tax free shopping weekend just ended yesterday. I'm sure yours will be a huge success. People really are looking to save money these days.

Aug 05, 2024 05:32 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Every penny count, especially to young families Nina Hollander, Broker 

Aug 05, 2024 11:55 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Not having to pay taxes will certainly lead to a lot of families being able to purchase more items that their family needs!

Aug 05, 2024 05:40 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Yes it will Brian England !!

Aug 05, 2024 11:56 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share with area residents.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Aug 05, 2024 05:44 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thanks for stopping by Roy Kelley 

Aug 05, 2024 11:56 AM
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

This is a great opportunity to save some money, and it's a busy shopping time with schools getting ready to start for the year.

Aug 05, 2024 12:29 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I know Californians enjoy the benefits of shopping tax free, when given the opportunity.

Aug 05, 2024 06:19 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

It's a very buy time to shop Debbie Laity and savings definitely help parents out who are shopping for school items.

I'm sure they do Myrl Jeffcoat ..who doesn't like to save some money!

Aug 10, 2024 06:14 PM
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