Heads Up, Tax-Free Weekend is August 11-13, 2017

Save Some Big Bucks! Find out about qualifying items that are exempt from taxes during the holiday.

This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11 – 13. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.

Subject to the criteria explained below, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Shoppers can use layaway plans to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.

The Legislature sets the dates for the sales tax holiday.

Visit the Texas Comptroller’s Website to read the “fine print.”

The site contains important information you should know about this tax-saving event. Find information about the following:

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Clothing and Footwear[/li] [li]Backpack [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]School Supplies[/li] [li]Layaways and Rainchecks [/li][/ul]

Additional Resources on the Texas Comptroller’s Website include:

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]List of Qualifying Clothing, Footwear and Other Items[/li] [li]List of Qualifying School Supplies [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Frequently Asked Questions[/li] [li]Rule 3.365, Sales Tax Holiday–Clothing, Shoes and School Supplies [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Pub. 98-490s (en español)[/li][/ul]

Take advantage of the sales tax holiday and save!