{"id":11390,"date":"2010-08-15T15:51:11","date_gmt":"2010-08-15T20:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=11390"},"modified":"2010-08-15T23:26:46","modified_gmt":"2010-08-16T04:26:46","slug":"texas-sales-tax-holiday-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/08\/15\/texas-sales-tax-holiday-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Sales Tax Holiday 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sales Tax Holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 20 – 22, 2010<\/p>\n

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 20, 21
\nand 22 – the state’s annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again
\nthis year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.<\/p>\n

As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing and footwear priced
\nunder $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on
\nevery $100 they spend. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and
\nsecondary students are also exempt. A backpack is a pack with straps one
\nwears on the back. The exemption during the sales tax holiday includes
\nbackpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a
\ntraditional backpack, and messenger bags. The exemption does not include
\nitems that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases,
\nathletic\/duffle\/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or
\nfewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free at one time without providing an
\nexemption certificate to the seller.<\/p>\n

School Supplies<\/p>\n

The 81st Texas Legislature passed HB 1801 (2009) expanding the list of items
\nqualifying for exemption from Texas state and local sales and use taxes
\nduring the annual sales tax holiday in August. Effective this year, in
\naddition to clothes, footwear and some backpacks, Texas families also get a
\nsales tax break on most school supplies priced at less than $100 purchased
\nfor use by a student in an elementary or secondary school.<\/p>\n

The following is an all-inclusive list of qualifying school supplies (if
\npriced less than $100):<\/p>\n

Binders
\nBook bags
\nCalculators
\nCellophane tape
\nBlackboard chalk
\nCompasses
\nComposition books
\nCrayons
\nErasers
\nFolders; expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila
\nGlue, paste and paste sticks
\nHighlighters
\nIndex cards
\nIndex card boxes
\nLegal pads
\nLunch boxes
\nMarkers
\nNotebooks
\nPaper; loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing
\npaper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board, and construction paper
\nPencil boxes and other school supply boxes
\nPencil sharpeners
\nPencils
\nPens
\nProtractors
\nRulers
\nScissors
\nWriting tablets<\/p>\n

No exemption certificate is required – with one exception. If the purchaser
\nis buying the supplies under a business account, the retailer must obtain an
\nexemption certificate from the purchaser certifying that the items are
\npurchased for use by an elementary or secondary school student. \u201cUnder a
\nbusiness account\u201d means the purchaser is using a business credit card or
\nbusiness check rather than a personal credit card or personal check; being
\nbilled under a business account maintained at the retailer; or is using a
\nbusiness membership at a retailer that is membership based.<\/p>\n

List of Clothing, Footwear and Backpacks, and Their Exemption Status<\/p>\n

TAX-FREE<\/p>\n

Baby clothes
\nBackpacks for use by elementary and secondary students
\nBelts with attached buckles
\nBoots – cowboy, hiking
\nCaps\/hats – baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
\nCoats and wraps
\nDiapers – adult and baby
\nDresses
\nGloves (generally)
\nGym suits and uniforms
\nHooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts
\nHosiery
\nJackets
\nJeans
\nJerseys – baseball and football
\nJogging apparel
\nNeckwear and ties
\nPajamas
\nPants and trousers
\nRaincoats and ponchos
\nRobes
\nShirts
\nShoes – sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
\nSocks (including athletic)
\nShorts
\nSuits, slacks, and jackets
\nSweatshirts
\nSweat suits
\nSweaters
\nSwimsuits
\nUnderclothes
\nWork clothes and uniforms<\/p>\n

TAXED<\/p>\n

Accessories (generally) – barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets,
\nwatches
\nBackpacks – unless for use by elementary and secondary students
\nBaseball cleats and pants
\nBelt buckles (without belt)
\nBoots – climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders
\nButtons and zippers
\nCloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics
\nDry cleaning services
\nFootball pants
\nGolf gloves
\nHandbags and purses
\nHandkerchiefs
\nHard hats
\nHelmets – bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports
\nIce skates
\nJewelry
\nLaundering services
\nLeather goods – except belts with buckles and wearing apparel
\nPads – football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder
\nPersonal flotation devices
\nRented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)
\nRoller blades and skates
\nSafety clothing, glasses
\nShoes – bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf<\/p>\n

A word of caution: If you sell items that do not qualify for the exemption,
\nyou may not advertise or promise that you will pay your customers’ sales
\ntax. Additionally, you are prohibited from advertising that you will not
\ncollect sales tax on items that do not qualify. You may advertise that tax
\nis included in the sales price of the taxable items that you sell, however.<\/p>\n

For information on how to report tax on these sales, please visit Reporting
\nSales Tax on Tax-Free Items or call us toll free at (800) 252-5555.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/taxinfo\/taxpubs\/tx98_490\/tx98_490rpt.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Extended List of Clothing and Footwear<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/taxinfo\/taxpubs\/tx98_490\/tx98_490_list.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Sales Tax Holiday Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/taxinfo\/sales\/faq_holiday.html<\/a><\/p>\n

98-490
\n(03\/2010)<\/p>\n

Source:
\nhttp:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/taxinfo\/taxpubs\/tx98_490\/tx98_490.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sales Tax Holiday August 20 – 22, 2010 Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 20, 21 and 22 – the state’s annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to…<\/p>\n

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