Those three dreaded words—”BACK TO SCHOOL”—are here, signaling the end of summer fun. But there’s a silver lining for folks in Texas!
The Texas Tax-Free Weekend is just around the corner, offering a chance to save on back-to-school essentials.
This event, running from August 9-11, allows shoppers to buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks costing less than $100 without paying state sales tax.
It’s a great opportunity to gear up for the new school year and support local businesses at the same time.
The Texas Comptroller encourages everyone to take advantage of this tax holiday. During these three days, both in-store and online purchases qualify for the tax exemption, provided the seller does business in Texas.
According to the source, it’s a perfect time to shop for all your school needs, from clothes and shoes to face masks and backpacks.
When Can You Shop Tax-Free? The Texas Tax-Free Weekend starts on Friday, August 9, and runs until midnight on Sunday, August 11.
It’s important to note that purchases made before or after these dates don’t qualify for the tax exemption, and no tax refunds will be issued for such items.
What’s Included in the Tax-Free Deal?
- Clothing and Footwear: This is a great time to refresh your wardrobe with tax-free clothing and footwear.
- Face Masks: Stay safe and stylish with tax-free face masks.
- Backpacks: Essential for carrying books, supplies, and more.
- School Supplies: Stock up on pens, notebooks, and other essentials.
You can purchase these items in-store, online, by phone, mail, custom order, or other methods. Just make sure the transaction is completed within the tax-free period.
For in-store purchases, it’s simple—just shop during store hours. However, for online or remote purchases, ensure payment is processed during the tax-free weekend, even if delivery occurs later.
What Could Go Wrong? While shopping in-store is straightforward, online shopping can be tricky.
For instance, if you order school supplies online on Sunday, August 11, at 5:00 p.m., but they aren’t shipped until August 16 and arrive on August 20, the purchase remains tax-free, as long as payment was completed during the tax-free period.
However, if your payment is declined and you resubmit it on August 12, the purchase becomes taxable.
Additional charges can also complicate things. Delivery, shipping, handling, and transportation fees are part of the item’s total price.
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Since only items under $100 qualify for the tax exemption, these extra costs can tip the total over the limit, making the purchase taxable.
For example, buying jeans for $95 with a $10 delivery charge would make the total $105, thus disqualifying the purchase from the tax-free benefit.
Good luck with your back-to-school shopping during the Tax-Free Weekend! For more detailed information, you can visit the Texas Comptroller’s website.