Texas Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend August 8-10th

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The Texas Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend, Friday through Sunday, August 8-10, 2014, announced Texas State Comptroller Susan McCombs.

The Texas Sales Tax Holiday exempts many back to school supplies, clothing, footwear, backpacks, and other items priced under $100. Among the items that are exempt from the Texas Sales Tax during August 8-10th include binders, book bags, calculators, cellophane tape, chalk, compasses, composition books, crayons, clothes, erasers, folders, glue, highlighters, index cards, legal pads, lunch boxes, markers, notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, protectors, scissors, writing tablets, and much more.

Also exempt from the state sales tax include adult diapers, aprons, athletic socks, baby clothes, baby diapers, belts with attached buckles, boots, bras, coats, caps, coveralls, dresses, diapers, employee uniforms, gloves, golf shirts and jackets, gym shorts and uniforms, graduation caps and gown, hats, hoisery, hunting vests and caps, jackets, jeans, jogging apparel, leotards and tights, masks and costumes, neckwear and ties, nightgowns, nightshirts, pajamas, painter pants, raincoats and ponchos, religious clothing, safety shoes, shoes, scarves, Scout uniforms, shirts, shoes, shorts, skirts, socks, suits, sweatshirts, sweaters, swimsuits, underclothing, underwear, uniforms, work clothes, work uniforms, and much more.

For a complete list of tax exempt items, please go to www.TexasTaxHoliday.org.

An estimated $82.7 million in state and local sales taxes will be saved by Texans purchasing during the August 8-10th Texas Tax Holiday, said Comptroller Susan Combs.

Eagle Pass and Maverick County retail merchants and businesses are ready for shoppers taking advantage of the Texas Tax Holiday, said Jesus Valencia, Co-Manager at Walmart Superstore.

Maverick Countians are encouraged to shop locally and support Eagle Pass retail businesses and the local economy.

Have a safe and happy Texas Tax Holiday!