Sales Tax Holiday August 10-11, 2012
During the August 10-11 sales tax holiday, the following items will be exempt:Clothing
(including footwear) with a sales price of $100.00 or less per item. The exemption
excludes clothing accessories such as jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, and watchbands.
Examples of exempt items:
Examples of taxable items:
The exemption does not apply to: Items used in a trade or business or for resale, or rentals; or sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants, or airports.
Computers
During the August 10-11 sales tax holiday, the following items will be exempt:
Single purchases, with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less, of personal computers and personal
computer-related accessories. The exemption excludes cellular devices, furniture, and computer-related
accessories designed for recreational use.
Examples of exempt items:
Examples of taxable items:
The exemption does not apply to: Items used in a trade or business or for resale, or rentals; or sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants, or airports.
School Supplies
During the August 10-11 sales tax holiday, the following items will be exempt:
General school supplies to be used in the classroom or in classroom-related activities with a sales
price of $20.00 or less per item.
Examples of exempt items:
Examples of taxable items:
- Books (except children's books, dictionaries and thesauruses)
- Briefcases
- Envelopes
- Janitorial Supplies
- Medical Supplies
- Supplies used in a trade or business
The exemption does not apply to: Items used in a trade or business or for resale, or rentals; or sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants, or airports.