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Do you plan to get out and shop this weekend? If so, below is what you need to know about this tax-free weekend.
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Tax free weekend is here! Here’s everything you need to know about shopping sales tax-free this weekend.
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
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Clothing priced at $75 per item or less
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School supplies priced at $20 per item or less
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School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less
Click here for more FAQ’s about shopping on the holiday weekend
1. When is this tax-free weekend and how long does it last?
A. The holiday is one-time event that begins Friday, August 7, 2015 at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 11:59 p.m.
2. What stores are participating in the tax-free weekend?
A. All retailers in the state that sell items that are exempt from sales tax (see qualifications listed above). The holiday is state law and retailers must comply.
3. What is NOT defined as clothing by the exemption?
- Items purchased for use in a trade or business.
- Clothing accessories or equipment.
- Protective equipment.
- Sewing equipment and supplies.
- Sports or recreational equipment.
- Belt buckles sold separately.
- Costume masks sold separately.
- Patches and emblems sold separately.
4. Does the exemption apply to shipping and handling charges?
A. Yes, items can be bought online. If all items in a shipment qualify as eligible items and the sales price for each is within the sales tax holiday price threshold, the shipping and handling charges are not taxable.
If the shipment includes exempt items and taxable items (including an eligible item with a sales price in excess of $20 (school supplies)/$75 (clothing)), the seller should allocate the shipping and handling charges by a percentage based on the total price of the taxable items to the total price of all the items in the shipment. The retailer must charge tax on the portion of the shipping and handling charges allocated to the taxable items in the shipment.
5. Does the exemption apply to layaway sales?
A.Qualifying items placed on or picked up from layaway during the sales tax holiday are exempt from sales tax.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us at 1-800-304-3211
For shopping convenience,The Mall at Tuttle Crossings has extended its hours for the sales tax weekend.
- Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Sunday:11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
For specific store hours, contact your local retailer.
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing is extending its hours to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
