Each and every individual likes to purchase the items which are tax free. Now the customers have not to wait much as this years Tax Free Weekend 2009 is coming soon. This year Tax Free Weekend 2009 is beginning on Friday August 7th 2009 at 12:01 a.m. (CST) and ending on Sunday August 9th 2009 at 12:00 midnight. Tax free weekend is an annual sales tax holiday offered in many states all over the world.
The people who are living in or near states that offer a tax free weekend (or week) can save considerably by planning their annual shopping and large purchases around those dates. You have a great chance to save your hard earned income by purchasing on Tax Free Weekend. The details of the state offering Tax Free Weekend 2009 are as follows.
States That Offer Tax Free Weekend or A Tax Free Week 2009:
1. Alabama (August 7-9, 2009) applies to the following things:
- Books under $30
- Computers/computer equipment under $75
- Clothing under $100
- School supplies under $50
Source:singleparents.com.
2. Connecticut (August 15-22, 2009) applies to:
- Shoes under $300
- Clothing under $300
Source:singleparents.com.
3. Georgia (July 30 – August 2, 2009) applies to:
- School supplies under $20
- Clothing under $100
- Computers/computer equipment under $1500
Source: Activerian.com
4. Iowa (August 7-8, 2009) applies to:
- Shoes under $100
- Clothing under $100
Source: singleparents.com
5. Louisiana (August 7-8, 2009) applies to:
- Purchases under $2,500
- Excludes the purchase of taxable services, automobiles, and meals
Source: singleparents.com
6. Mississippi (July 31-August 1, 2009) applies to:
- Shoes under $100
- Clothing under $100
Source: singleparents.com
7. Missouri (August 7-9, 2009) applies to:
- School supplies under $50
- Clothing under $100
- Computer software under $350
- Computers/computer equipment under $3,500
Missouri is also offering a “Show Me Green” sales tax holiday event from April 19-25, 2009. This sales tax exemption applies to the purchase of qualifying energy star certified appliances, up to $1,500 each
Note: Some cities and counties in Missouri elect not to participate.
Source: singleparents.com
8. New Mexico (August 7-9, 2009) applies to:
- Computers under $1,000
- Computer equipment under $500
- School supplies under $15
- All clothing and shoes under $100
Source: singleparents.com
9. New York: Shoppers are now exempt from the 4% state sales tax 365 days per year.
- Shoes under $110
- Clothing under $110
Source: singleparents.com
10. North Carolina (August 7-9, 2009) applies to:
- Computers under $3,500
- Computer equipment under $250
- Sports and recreation equipment under $50
- Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100
Source: singleparents.com
11. Oklahoma (August 7-9, 2009) applies to:
- Priced under $100
- Clothing and shoes
Source: singleparents.com
12. South Carolina (August 7-9, 2009) applies to:
- School supplies
- Computers
- Computer equipment
- Clothing
- Accessories
- Footwear
Source: singleparents.com
13. Tennessee (August 7-9, 2009) applies to:
- Computers under $1500
- School supplies under $100
- Clothing under $100
Source: singleparents.com
14. Texas (August 21-23, 2009) applies to:
- Includes layaway items
- Includes backpacks under $100 for elementary and secondary students
- Clothing and footwear under $100
Source: singleparents.com
15. Virginia (August 7-9, 2009) applies to:
- Clothing and footwear under $100
- School supplies under $20
October 9-12, 2009 applies to:
- Qualifying purchases under $2,500 per item
- Qualifying Energy Star products purchased for noncommercial home or personal use
Source: singleparents.com
16. Washington D.C. (August 1-9, and Nov. 27-Dec. 6, 2009) applies to:
- Shoes under $100
- School supplies under $100
- Clothing under $100
- Accessories under $100
- Includes layaway items
Source: singleparents.com
17. West Virginia’s 2009 Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday (September 1 – November 30, 2009) applies to:
- Limited to items that cost $5,000 or less
- Energy Star products
- Must be purchased for noncommercial, home use only
Source: singleparents.com
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