Eighth annual Texas Sales Tax Holiday gives consumers an opportunity to avoid state and local taxes on a range of clothing and footwear.
From 12:01 a.m. Friday to midnight Sunday, retailers won't collect sales tax on most clothing and shoe purchases, according to Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn, who regulates the tax-holiday.
Consumers are the real beneficiaries of the tax-free weekend. However, it is better to have a prior knowledge of tax-free items and others to avoid any last-minute disappointment.
For example, Tennis shoes costing less than $100 are exempted; however, parents still must pay sales tax on football cleats and golf shoes. Baseball and football jerseys that can be worn in class qualify, but pads and football pants don't make the tax-free list.
For the benefit of shoppers, some store-owners will post a list of exempted and non-exempted items at the cash register so both staff and customers can check if they need to pay sales tax on merchandise.
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