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Aug 5, '15 12:04pm
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Texas’ annual tax-free weekend is happening THIS weekend, August 7-9. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.Here’s an all-inclusive list of qualifying school supplies:BindersBook bagsCalculatorsCellophane tapeBlackboard chalkCompassesComposition booksCrayonsErasersFolders; expandable, pocket, plastic, and manilaGlue, paste and paste sticksHighlightersIndex cardsIndex card boxesLegal padsLunch boxesMarkers (including dry erase markers)NotebooksPaper(loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper,graph paper,tracing paper,manila paper,colored paper,poster board, &construction paper)Pencil boxes and other school supply boxesPencil sharpenersPencilsPensProtractorsRulersScissorsWriting tabletsHere's a list of clothing, footwear and other items. A (T) designation means you'll still pay tax on the item. An (E) means the item is tax-exempt this weekend as long as it costs less than $100:AAccessories (generally) (T)Adult diapers (E)Alterations (T)Aprons (household) (E)Aprons (welders) (T)Athletic socks (E)BBaby bibs (E)Baby clothes (E)Baby diapers (cloth or disposable) (E)Backpacks (only for use by elementary/secondary students) (E)Baseball caps (E)Baseball cleats (T)Baseball gloves (T)Baseball jerseys (E)Baseball pants (T)Bathing caps (T)Belt buckles (T)Belts with attached buckles (E)Belts for weight lifting (T)Bicycle shoes (cleated) (T)Blouses (E)Bobby pins (T)Boots (general purpose) (E)Boots (climbing - cleated or spiked) (T)Boots (cowboy) (E)Boots (fishing, waders) (T)Boots (hiking) (E)Boots (overshoes and galoshes) (T)Boots (rubber work boots)(T)Boots (ski) (T)Bow ties (E)Bowling shirts (E)Bowling shoes (rented and sold) (T)Bras (E)Briefcases (T)Buttons and zippers (T)CCamp clothes (E)Caps (baseball, fishing, golf) (E)Chef uniforms (E)Children's novelty costumes (E)Chest protectors (T)Clerical vestments (E)Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics (T)Clothing repair items, such as thread, buttons, tapes, and iron-on patches (T)Coats and wraps (E)Corsages and boutonnieres (T)Coveralls (E)DDiapers (cloth and disposable) (E)Dresses (E)Dry cleaning services (T)EElastic ponytail holders (T)Elbow pads (T)Embroider (T)Employee uniforms (unless rented) (E)FFabrics, thread, buttons, lace, patterns, knitting yarns (T)Fins (swim) (T)Fishing caps (E)Fishing vests (non-flotation) (E)Football jerseys (E)Football pads (T)Football pants (T)GGloves (generally) (E)Gloves (baseball) (T)Gloves (batting) (T)Gloves (bicycle (T)Gloves (dress, unless rented) (E)Gloves (garden) (T)Gloves (gold) (T)Gloves (hockey)(T)Gloves (leather) (E)Gloves (rubber) (T)Gloves (surgical) (T)Gloves (tennis) (T)Gloves (work) (T)Goggles (T)Golf caps (E)Golf dresses (E)Golf gloves (T)Golf jackets and windbreakers (E)Golf shirts (E)Golf skirts (E)Golf purses (T)Golf shoes (T)Graduation caps and gowns (E)Gym suits and uniforms (E)HHair nets, bows, clips, and barrettes (T)Handbags and purses (T)Handkerchiefs (T)Hard hats (T)Hats (E)Headbands (T)Helmets (bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports) (T)Hockey gloves (T)Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts (E)Hosiery, including support hosiery (E)Hunting vests (E)I-JIce skates (T)Insoles (T)Jackets (E)Jeans (E)Jewelry (T)Jogging apparel (E)KKey cases (T)Knee pads (T)Knitted caps or hats (E)LLaundering services (T)Leg warmers (E)Leotards and tights (E)Life jackets and vests (T)Luggage (T)MMasks, costume (E)Masks, protective (welder, umpire, swim) (T)Monogramming (T)NNeckwear and ties (E)Nightgowns and nightshirts (E)O-POvershoes and rubber shoes (T)Pads (football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder) (T)Paint or dust respirators and incidental supplies (T)Painter pants (E)Pajamas (E)Pants (E)Panty hose (E)Patterns (T)Personal flotation devices (T)Pocket squares (T)Protective gloves (T)Protective masks (T)RRaincoats and ponchos (E)Rain hats (E)Religious clothing (E)Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes) (T)Repair of clothing or footwear (T)Ribbons (T)Robes (E)Roller blades (T)Roller skates (T)SSafety clothing (normally worn in hazardous occupations) (T)Safety glasses (except prescription) (T)Safety shoes (adaptable for street wear) (E)Safety shoes (not adaptable for street wear) (T)Scarves (E)Scout uniforms (E)Sewing patterns (T)Shawls and wraps (E)Shin guards and padding (T)Shirts (E)Shirts (hooded) (E)Shoe inserts (T)Shoelaces (T)Shoe repairs (T)Shoe shines (T)Shoes (generally) (E)Shoes (ballet) (T)Shoes (baseball cleats) (T)Shoes (cleated bicycle) (T)Shoes (boat) (E)Shoes (bowling) (T)Shoes (cleated or spiked) (T)Shoes (cross trainers) (E)Shoes (dress) (E)Shoes (fishing boots, waders) (T)Shoes (flip-flops) (E)Shoes (football) (T)Shoes (golf)(T)Shoes (jazz and dance) (T)Shoes (jellies) (E)Shoes (overshoes) (T)Shoes (running, without cleats) (E)Shoes (safety - suitable for everyday use) (E)Shoes (sandals (E)Shoes (slippers) (E)Shoes (sneakers and tennis shoes) (E)Shoes (soccer - cleated) (T)Shoes (tap dance) (T)Shoes (track) (T)Shoes (wading/water sport) (T)Shoes (walking) (E)Shoulder pads (for dresses, jackets, etc.) (T)Shoulder pads (football, hockey, sports) (T)Shorts (E)Shower caps (T)Skates (ice and roller) (T)Ski boots (snow) (T)Ski suits (snow) (T)Ski vests (water) (T)Skirts (E)Sleepwear, nightgowns, pajamas (E)Slippers (E)Slips (E)Soccer socks (E)Socks (E)Sports helmets (T)Sports pads (football, hockey, soccer, knee, elbow, shoulder) (T)Suits, slacks, and jackets (E)Sunglasses (except prescription) (T)Support hosiery (E)Suspenders (E)Sweatbands (arm, wrist, head) (T)Sweatshirts (E)Sweat suits (E)Sweaters (E)Swimming masks and goggles (T)Swimsuits (E)TTennis dresses (E)Tennis shorts (E)Tennis shoes (E)Tennis skirts (E)Ties (neckties - all) (E)Tights (E)Track shoes and cleats (T)Trousers (E)UUmbrellas (T)Underclothes (E)Underpants (E)Undershirts (E)Uniforms (school, work, nurse, waitress, military, postal, police, fire) (E)V-WVeils (E)Vests (generally) (E)Vests (bulletproof) (T)Vests (fishing - non-flotation) (E)Vests (flotation) (T)Vests (hunting) (E)Vests (scuba) (T)Vests (Water-ski) (T)Wallets (T)Watch bands (T)Watches (T)Water ski vests (T)Weight lifting belts (T)Wet and dry suits (T)Work clothes (E)Work uniforms (E)Workout clothes (E)Wrist bands (T)http://comptroller.texas.gov/taxinfo/taxpubs/taxholiday/m/ 4951
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