Save on Back to School Sales Tax Relief in Texas
It’s the Holiday Season!
You’re probably asking yourself, the holiday’s are here already? Yep! Its Sales Tax Holiday time again! If you have children growing as fast as the ever-changing world of technology, then you will be thrilled to know that Texas as well as other states offers items sold tax-free during the back-to-school season. In a recent interview, a mother of two school aged children explain why it works really well for her family. She says, “I am able to stock up on fall items for both my children at a great deal.”
What’s it all about?
According to Carole Keeton Strayhorn, a Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts , “the law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spendâÂ?¦ Customers will receive the break on individual items, regardless of the total amount they buy. For example, sales tax is not due if a customer buys six shirts each priced at $99.99. But full tax is due on a shirt sold for $100; the first $99.99 cannot be exempted.” 1
A Brief List of Items!
Exempt or free is the absolute best! However, the exemption is only for certain items. Here is a summary of the items available. You may obtain in-depth information on the http://www.window.state.tx.us website. Some of the tax-free items are, baby clothes, belts with attached buckles, coats and wraps, diapers – adult and baby, dresses, gloves (generally), jackets, jeans, jogging apparel, neckwear and ties, pajamas, pants and trousers, suits, slacks, and jackets, raincoats and ponchos, shirts, shoes – sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking, socks (including athletic), shorts and the list goes on.
Some Helpful Tips!
There are several states offering the Sales Tax Holiday on different dates. Dallas Sales Tax Holiday will be held August 4-6. You may link here FirstGov Website or go to http://firstgov.gov website for more information. Participating retailers will advertise in the mail and/or by newspaper also through window displays and/or throughout the different shops. If your state does not provide the Sales Tax Holiday, what a great excuse to come to Dallas, TX and shop!
