What’s tax-free Aug. 9-11?
School supplies:Binders; backpacks and book bags; calculators; cellophane tape; blackboard chalk; compasses; composition books; crayons; erasers; folders — expandable, pocket, plastic and manila; glue; highlighters; index cards; index card boxes; legal pads; lunchboxes; markers (including dry-erase markers); notebooks; paper; pencil boxes and other school supply boxes; pencil sharpeners; pencils; pens; protractors; rulers; scissors; writing tablets.
Clothing:Most clothing; socks; most shoes; ties; coats; pajamas; swimsuits; uniforms; underwear; sports jerseys; sports hats.
Others:Adult and baby diapers.
What’s not tax-free??
Athletic items:Sports shoes like cleats or fishing boots; sports equipment; sports clothing only used for the purpose of a sport (so not jerseys, swimsuits, sweatpants and yoga pants).
Sewing items:Fabric, buttons and zippers.
Accessories:All accessories including jewelry and watches.
Bags:Purses; luggage; wallets and briefcases, or more than 10 backpacks.
Any item that is more than $100