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From Friday, Aug. 9, through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 11, parents can enjoy saving on taxes on purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks , according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office.Items that qualify for the tax-free weekend can be purchased from a Texas store or an online seller doing business in Texas.
The Texas Comptroller’s Office said most footwear and clothing items sold for less than $100 qualify for the tax exemption during the holiday. The number of qualifying items a person can buy is not limited, according to the office. Shipping and handling costs are included in the sales price, so if a pair of shoes costs $98 and shipping is $10, you would need to pay taxes since the total cost would be $108. However, if there are multiple items and there is a flat rate delivery charge per package, regardless of the number of items purchased, the total charge can be attributed to any one of the items in the package, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
For example, golf cleats and football pads are usually worn only when people play golf or football, so they do not qualify for the exemption. Tennis shoes, jogging suits and swimsuits, however, can be worn for other than athletic activity and qualify for the exemption.items used to make or repair clothing, such as fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks and zippersIvan Herrera has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.