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The holiday runs from August 7-9.

I’ve got to think it will draw people into stores here who are looking for clothes and school supplies.

But even though the list of items that you can buy without paying state or local sales tax is limited, Last says stores have taken advantage of the busy weekend to hold sales on all types of items.

Target is offering a $5 gift card when you spend $25 on school supplies when you bring in a coupon from their weekly ad from this week.

Smith and her daughter Kat say the last time they braved the weekend crowds it was too late for essential school supplies.

Shopper Harry Garrett said he have to get his family of four ready for school which he says is no easy task.

“But when the tax takes the place of back-to-school sales on other items, there’s usually no savings at all”.

Once again, Massachusetts residents will be able to benefit from the state’s tax free holiday weekend, just in time for back to school.

The three-day event is popular among South Carolina consumers because it provides a tax break as they make necessary purchases for school or college. The Tax Free Weekend also qualifies Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Items, since hurricane season (June 1 – November....

During the two days, sales on the first $2,500 of an eligible purchase are exempt from the four percent state sales tax.

Mississippi also had its first “Second Amendment Weekend Holiday” last year, held the first weekend in September, which allows firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies to be purchased tax free.

Whether its supplies or back to school clothes, a few families said they’ve already made sure to get their shopping out of the way to avoid the crowds next weekend.

Clermont County Commissioner and 2nd Vice President of CCAO Ed Humphrey said the tax holiday will help families prepare for back-to-school.

Sen. Bruce Tarr, the Senate Republican leader from Gloucester, unsuccessfully pushed for an amendment that would make the sales tax holiday a permanent fixture, rather than keep consumers in suspense each year as to whether the Legislature will again sign off.

If you find two pairs of trousers, one costing $65, and the other costing $79, only the $65 pair would be tax-free. It’s a great way to stock up on some essentials, mainly for back-to-school, without spending unnecessary money.