BillieBoy Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I had no idea that some states gave sales tax discounts for school supplies, that's kind of cool. :) I just happened across this article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 We normally have a tax-free week for school-related supplies here in Florida. Computers, even certain clothing items, were included in the tax-free week. (There was an official list.) Unfortunately for us, this bill conveniently did not make it to the voting table in Legislature this year.....hmmm, our state is having a rough finanical year, so I am assuming they did not want to give up that $$ :(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 We have tax free weekend in VA this weekend. However, what is really ironic is customers would save more money if they would shop the weekend before. The sales tax is 5%, many sales the weekend before had 30% discounts. The same stores are not discounting their merchandise this weekend. This is probably very good for businesses more than consumers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 We have a sales tax holiday too. I just read an article the other day that said school supplies are not on the list just clothing. The first year they had the sales tax holiday there was a big fuss because wedding dresses WERE on the list. How many kids need wedding dresses to start school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupelou Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 We have it in Missouri also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 However, what is really ironic is customers would save more money if they would shop the weekend before.:iagree:I'm in Texas and view the tax-free weekend as a joke. If you shop the week before, the sales are much better. Most stores are dead the week before, as everyone is waiting to go out on tax-free weekend. So you get better service, no long lines and can comparison shop w/o getting jostled around. You actually couldn't pay me to go to the stores on tax-free weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Alabama gives a 3 day holiday... some cities only honor 1 day of it though. It is only 4% off the retail & (honestly) not worth the huge crowds that come out for it. Some local businesses do sweeten the pot. If they offer "real discounts" and you get the little tax break.... ah... that is much better. For homeschoolers, the best thing is to wait about 2 weeks after PS kids return & then everything is 50% off... THAT IS A GOOD DEAL!!!! I have noticed, however, we don't need the stuff they buy. The school list from teachers are MORE for the classroom than your kids supplies. We only need paper, pens/pencils, and occassionally a new ring binder.... we still use last years ring binders. We don' t need back to school clothes, locker accessories, lunch boxes, book covers, dorm crates/storage, etc. So, it works out okay if we miss out. I am shocked at all the "stuff" our kids are asked to bring to the public schools.... 2 packs of xerox paper, 2 rolls of paper towels, antibact. hand gel, antibact soaps, paper plates, crayons/col pencils (for group box), and even Clorox wipes. All the "poor mouthing" by the schools has the parents convinced that they must do it.... and all the "irresponsible parents" who won't even buy their kids paper must be supported by doing it for them.... it is sad. Might be a great time to buy a laptop or microscope though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 We have tax free weekend in VA this weekend. However, what is really ironic is customers would save more money if they would shop the weekend before. The sales tax is 5%, many sales the weekend before had 30% discounts. The same stores are not discounting their merchandise this weekend. This is probably very good for businesses more than consumers. Exactly. 8% is NOT a huge savings when the next weekend that exact same item will be on sale 25% off or more. Or look for coupons - Gap, Old Navy, Office Max, etc all have way better deals the week after the tax-free weekend. Besides - the crowds are HORRENDOUS. Iwon't be shopping that weekend. I'll gladly spend that extra to not have to battle the crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanki Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Here in Missouri, you don't have to pay the state's tax (4.25%) but in some municipalities you still have to pay their tax (3%-4%). When I was at Walmart last night, there were some signs hanging from the shelves saying diapers were also tax free!?! :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 That's a bummer. We have about an 8.5% sales tax in WA, no wonder they don't give us any breaks. I just thought some help for homeschoolers would be cool.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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