TAX FREE SHOPPING

AUGUST 19-21

TAX FREE SHOPPING!!

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Texas' Tax Free Weekend: The tax free weekend for general merchandise purchased in Texas is scheduled for August 19-21, 2011 and applies to the following items:

• Clothing and footwear under $100
• School supplies under $100
• Backpacks under $100 for elementary and secondary students
• Includes layaway items

Smart Shopping Strategies for Tax Free Weekend:

In general, using common sense is the best way to save even more more during tax free week. This means comparing prices at different stores, which you can do online, and also using coupons - in addition to the tax free savings - whenever possible.
In addition, don't make the mistake of buying items that you don't need just because of the sales tax holiday. After all, the sales tax rate in Texas is 6.25%, so that amount - plus any local sales tax, if applicable - is the amount that you would be saving by shopping during the tax free weekend. By comparing prices at different stores, which you can do online, and also using coupons, you might find that a fabulous pair of cowboy boots is actually cheaper the week before or the week after the tax free weekend in Texas, so make sure you do your homework before spending your hard-earned cash.
Keep in mind, too, that not all general merchandise items are included in the sales tax holiday. For example, cowboy boots and climbing boots are tax-free, but climbing boot and ski boots are still taxed during Texas' tax free weekend. In fact, many sporting goods are not included in the sales tax holiday at all in Texas, like cleats, football pads, and protective helmets, so make sure that you read Texas' Sales Tax Holiday web page before heading out to the mall.