Add Savings to Your Tax Free Weekend

Kroger is offering 4x's the fuel points when you buy one of their hundreds of Gift Cards! If you plan on taking advantage of the tax free holiday this weekend make sure to get a gift to the store you will be shopping at so you can maximize your savings! 

Texas Tax Free Holiday August 17, 18, and 19th

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

Free Tax Weekend on High Energy Appliances/Goods

Repost From Earlier but Don't Forget!

If you are in need of energy saving appliances or items, then the weekend of May 26th-28th may just be your weekend to get a great deal.  The state of Texas is offering the following items free of tax (which is 8.25%)!  I hope you take this time to do some price shopping and comparisons to see where the best deal is, it is very tempting to go crazy and buy things you have contemplated before.  However make sure you combine coupons, sales, and the sales tax discount to receive the maximum discount possible!

• Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
• Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
• Ceiling fans
• Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
• Washing machines
• Dishwashers
• Dehumidifiers
• Programmable thermostats