HARTFORD, Connecticut. – Connecticut’s sales tax-free week begins Sunday and runs through Saturday.

The annual VAT exemption is taking place for the 25th time this year.

“This year’s tax-free holiday starts a little early to give families a head start for the back-to-school season, which will be here sooner than we think,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “As always, I encourage shoppers to take the time to stop by some of Connecticut’s local businesses and support our amazing small business community.”

Which items are exempt from sales tax during Connecticut’s sales tax-free week?

Most clothing and shoes priced at less than $100 each are exempt from sales tax.

Some items are not affected by the rule, including certain specialty shoes for sports or dance, safety clothing, party costumes and more. For a full list of taxable items, visit the state’s official website.

Are online purchases exempt from sales tax?

In Connecticut, qualified online purchases are also exempt from sales tax as long as payment is made within the week. If an item is backordered and the customer does not have to pay for it until after the sales tax-free week, the item is taxable.

For further details please visit the state’s official website.

Will there be a sales tax-free week in New York and New Jersey?

New Jersey issued a VAT exemption for school supplies in 2022, but it was lifted this year.

There is no sales tax-free period in New York.

According to NerdWallet, 19 states, including Connecticut, have sales tax-free days this year.