Texas Sales Tax Holiday 2012
August 17 – 19, 2012
In 2012, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on
Aug. 17, 18 and 19 – the state’s annual tax holiday. As in previous
years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and
backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save
shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.
Subject to the criteria explained below, all sales of qualifying items
made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including
items sold over the Internet, television or by mail. Lay-away plans can
be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
Source (list of all tax-free items and fine print):
http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/taxholiday/d/
Additional information:
http://dallas.about.com/od/shopping/qt/TaxFreeWeekend2010.htm