Arlington, TX

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 17, 18, and 19 - the state’s annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. 

Most clothing and footwear priced under $100 will be exempt from sales tax, which saves shoppers approximately $8 on every $100 spent. New this year, backpacks under $100 for use by elementary and secondary students will also be exempt.  It’s a great time to get all the back-to-school clothes.  Diapers are also included so it’s a great time to stock up if you have an infant.

Here is a list of the items that are exempt:

Baby clothes
Backpacks for use by elementary and secondary students
Belts with attached buckles
Boots - cowboy, hiking
Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
Coats and wraps
Diapers - adult and baby
Dresses
Gloves (generally)
Gym suits and uniforms
Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Hosiery
Jackets
Jeans
Jerseys - baseball and football
Jogging apparel
Neckwear and ties
Pajamas
Pants and trousers
Raincoats and ponchos
Robes
Shirts
Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
Socks (including athletic)
Shorts
Suits, slacks, and jackets
Sweatshirts
Sweat suits
Sweaters
Swimsuits
Underclothes
Work clothes and uniforms

For more information, visit the Comptroller’s website.

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