We are officially in that time of the year! The tax-free holiday is quickly approaching, along with all the Back-To-School shopping. Here are all the details you may need to know about this year’s tax-free weekend.
When is the Texas Tax-Free weekend?
The tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on August 9, 2024, and ends on August 11, 2024, at midnight.
Which items are tax-exempt?
- Shoes and clothing that are less than $100.
- School supplies students normally use in a standard classroom that are priced at $100 or less per item.
- School backpacks.
Are there any exclusions?
- Clothing subscription boxes
- Accessories, jewelry, watches, purses
- Clothing and shoes that are specifically designed for athletic activity or protection.
- Computers and computer software
- Textbooks
What types of sales are tax-exempt?
- Rain checks from a store that has run out of an item are tax-exempt.
- If you put an item on layaway, it’s eligible for waived taxes only if you make the final payment on an item already on layaway; or you choose an item and place it on layaway
- Online sales if the item is both ordered and paid for during a tax-free weekend and it’s billed to a Texas address.
Can you also shop online?
Yes! Many stores participate, especially when it comes to school supplies. The items are tax-exempt if you order them & pay for them during the tax-free weekend. So put on your sweatpants, pour a glass of wine (or coffee), whip out that school supply list, and start clicking, mama! All from the comfort of your couch.
