Texas’ sales tax holiday on through Sunday

Thrifty shoppers, take note. “It helps with school supplies, the shoes, the clothes, everything”. Clothing, footwear sold for less than $110 is always exempt from the New York State sales tax of 4 percent.

Parents will save a bit of cash through the impending tax cost free week. A back-to-school sales tax holiday starts Friday and runs until August 16 in Florida.

Workman added that the tax holiday should provide significant relief to Florida families preparing for school.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue reminds shoppers to keep their receipts for back to school items. those items may qualify for a tax deduction.

The National Retail Federation says that this tax holiday is “literally about putting clothes on children’s backs”, spokesman Craig Shearman said according to a USA Today report. “He’s happy with what we got, I’m happy I saved”. You’d be wrong. So do your homework, pun intended.

Shop with a mission and a budget, and avoid impulse purchases.

Here’s what you need to know about the annual event.

Take advantage of discounts.

Others consider tax holidays a boondoggle that benefits mainly store owners.

The sales tax break is good on items you buy online as well, as long as you do it within the designated period.

“A tax free weekend is a great chance to support our local businesses and save a few extra dollars, and we thank the legislature for their efforts to deliver this opportunity once again”, said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito.

James Miller: “If you don’t have toddlers under your arm, they’re not going to kick you out of the store”.

Jack Orr said he was shopping for a new jacket to wear later this season.

The tax-free holiday began at 12:01 Friday morning and will continue through midnight on Sunday.

The Virginia Sales Tax Holiday is beneficial beyond back to school. You may want to wait until next week, when the crowds go home.

Also, don’t forget to make sure the store clerk/register gives you the advertised sales price.

Anna Hinkle, a freshman at Eau Gallie High, put it best. “If retailers said everything is on sale for 5% off, people would laugh”. “Don’t buy something because everyone else is doing it”.