Tax-free weekend in Texas: Aug 9-11

As Texas students, teachers, and parents prepare for the upcoming school year, the state's tax-free weekend provides an opportunity to save money on essential school supplies and clothing.

When:

• The tax-free holiday begins Friday, August 9, and extends through midnight on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

What's exempt:

• Most clothing, footwear, and school supplies priced under $100 are exempt from sales tax.
• The Texas Comptroller has published a detailed list of eligible items: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/school-supplies.php

What's not exempt:

• Items costing $100 or more, clothing subscription boxes, athletic activity clothing/footwear, and items used to make/repair clothing are among the exclusions.
• For a full list of exclusions, visit: [URL no longer active]

Online purchases:

• Qualifying items are exempt from sales tax regardless of the purchasing method (online, in-store, mail, etc.) as long as the sale occurs during the designated period.

School supply lists:

• Find supply lists through TeacherLists, a digital platform: https://www.teacherlists.com/
• Lists are also available at major retailers:
• Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/back-to-school?povid=GFT_GlobalFlyout_lists_BackToSchool_SchoolSupplyList__SuperDept
• Target: https://www.target.com/c/school-list-assist/-/N-ojfyt
• Staples: https://www.staples.com/supplylist
• Office Depot: https://www.officedepot.com/teacherslist.do
• Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/topic/school-supply-list.jsp?ban=FY23_BTS_Teacher_List

Refunds:

• If you pay sales tax on qualifying items during the holiday, you can request a refund from the seller or file a claim directly with the Texas Comptroller using Form 00-985: Assignment of Right to Refund.