It's that time of year again - Tax Free Weekend!

Beginning today through Sunday, August 17th, most clothing and footwear priced under $100 will be exempt from sales and use taxes. Below is a condensed list with what is included and not included during tax-free weekend…

 Exempt items:

• Baby clothes


• Backpacks for use by elementary and secondary students


• Belts with attached buckles


• Boots – cowboy, hiking


• Caps/hats – baseball, fishing, golf, knitted


• Coats and wraps


• Diapers – adult and baby


• Dresses


• Gloves (generally)


• Gym suits and uniforms


• Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts


• Hosiery


• Jackets


• Jeans


• Jerseys – baseball and football


• Jogging apparel


• Neckwear and ties


• Pajamas


• Pants and trousers


• Raincoats and ponchos


• Robes


• Shirts


• Shoes – sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking


• Socks (including athletic)


• Shorts


• Suits, slacks, and jackets


• Sweatshirts


• Sweat suits


• Sweaters


• Swimsuits


• Underclothes


• Work clothes and uniforms

Non-exempt items: 

• Accessories (generally) – barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets, watches


• Backpacks – unless for use by elementary and secondary students


• Baseball cleats and pants


• Belt buckles (without belt)


• Boots – climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders


• Buttons and zippers


• Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics


• Dry cleaning services


• Football pants


• Golf gloves


• Handbags and purses


• Handkerchiefs


• Hard hats


• Helmets – bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports


• Ice skates


• Jewelry


• Laundering services


• Leather goods – except belts with buckles and wearing apparel


• Pads – football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder


• Personal flotation devices


• Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)


• Roller blades and skates


• Safety clothing, glasses


• Shoes – bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf

 Happy Shopping!!!