Back to school is just around the corner and so is Tax-Free Weekend in Texas. Although there are a lot of items you can get free of tax on that weekend it doesn't mean everything is tax-free. It can get a little tricky.
It is that time of year again. Students getting ready to go back to school and parents who are ready to send their kids back to school. And that means many will get out and do a little back to school shopping this weekend.
And this weekend you will be able to save at least a little bit of money because it's tax-free weekend in Texas...
Since the first day of school is right around the corner and for those that are heading back to school this year, get ready because Tax Free weekend is almost here! Every year the beginning of August, in this case, Friday August 7th through Sunday August 9th, Texans can shop back-to-school supplies, clothing and shoes, tax free!
Fortunately tax free weekend was not cancelled due to the pandemic, h
For some reason there was some confusion over the weekend as to when Tax-Free Weekend is here in Texas? Some thought last weekend but it is in fact this coming weekend, the 11th-13th, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office.
I've personally always wondered what the big deal about tax free weekend is. Technically it's just 8% off of the regular price yet people go insane over it. Here's a little secret I've learned from years in sales before I was in radio. The weekend before and the weekend after tax free weekend are WAY better as far as deals go...
Who's ready to shop? I'm always looking for any excuse to do so, so I will pass along the info. (insert thumbs up emoji) The dates for Tax Free Weekend have been set. The first weekend of August, the 5th-7th. I'm sure you have seen all the school supplies, back packs, school uniforms and so on and so forth out for awhile now.
Tax Free Weekend is this weekend! Are you making plans to get some back-to-school shopping done with your kids? Remember that school supplies and clothes under $100 are tax free this weekend. If you have questions as to what is tax free and what is not, here is a list to help you out.