What is a state sales tax holiday?
Some states offer a period of time during which certain purchases you make are not subject to state sales taxes.
Each state program varies. Some states limit the type of purchase to a particular product (i.e., school supplies, clothing, energy savings products, etc), or to a specific amount (i.e., purchases up to $2,100).
Although you may not have to pay state sales tax during sales tax holidays, you may still have to pay taxes levied by local counties or jurisdictions. In Texas, the annual sales tax holidays also include exemption from local sales taxes.
2010 Back-to-School Supplies Sale Tax Holiday in Texas
August 20, 21 and 22, 2010: Certain school supplies are completely sales tax free when purchased during these dates. Lay-away plans can be used to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
What is Tax Exempt During the Sale Tax Holiday?
Most clothing and footwear priced under $100; backpacks under $100 when purchased for elementary and secondary students. Backpacks must have a strap and be word on the back (suitcases, briefcases, duffel bags, and purses, are not tax exempted).If you purchase more than ten backpacks at one time an exemption certificate may be required by the seller.
For a complete list of clothing, school supplies, and other products that are sale tax exempt during the holiday, visit Texas Window on State Government, Sales Tax Holiday / Tax-Free Weekend.
