Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Texas Tax Free Weekend Starting Friday 8/17!

Does it feel like back to school time already? I seriously don't know where the time went. I wanted to remind you that August 17-19 is Texas Tax Free Holiday for back to school needs! Now this won't save you a ton of money (sales tax in Texas is 8.25%) but every lit bit helps. If you have any questions please refer to the state website.

Here is a rundown of items:
School Supplies: (If priced less than $100)
  • pencils/pens
  • makers/crayons/highlighters
  • binders
  • book bags
  • notebooks/paper (computer, loose leaf, poster board, graphing paper, tracing paper, construction, manila)
  • writing tablets (under $100)
  • lunch boxes
  • rulers/protractors
  • scissors
  • calculators
  • erasers
  • glue/tape
  • index cards

Tax-Free Clothing (If priced less than $100)
baby clothes/diapers
belts
boots/cowboy and hiking
caps/hats
dresses
globes
gym suits/uniforms/jogging apparel/hooded shirts & jackets
undergarments/hosiery/socks
jeans/pants/trousers
neck wear/ties
raincoats and ponchos
pajamas/robes
shirts
shoes/sandals/slippers/sneakers/tennis/walking
shorts
suits, slacks, jackets
swimsuits
work clothes, uniforms

Taxed
Accessories (barrettes, wallets, handbags, jewelry,watches, ponytail holders)
Baseball cleats/pants
belt buckles
boots/climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski
button & zippers
Dry cleaning services/laundering services
leather goods-except belts
pads (football, soccer, hockey, elbow, knee)
rented clothing
roller blades and skates
safety clothing, glasses, helmets
helmets
ice skates

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