Texans can save some money this weekend while also helping students get the supplies they need to return to classrooms in the coming weeks.

The start of school is just around the corner. The government is hosting a tax-free weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (August 9-11).According to the Texas Comptroller General, there is no sales tax on the purchase of most clothing, shoes, school supplies and backpacks. that costs less than $100.

What items are included in the Texas tax-free weekend?

All taxpayers are encouraged to continue practicing social distancing, supporting Texas businesses, and saving money on tax-free purchases. During the annual tax-free weekend, clothing, shoes, school supplies and backpacks are included.

Qualified items can be purchased tax-free at a Texas store or from a Texas online or catalog seller.In most cases, you do not need to provide an exemption certificate to the seller to purchase certain items tax-free.

The VAT exemption only applies to qualified items You buy during the 3-day VAT exemptionItems purchased before or after the VAT exemption are not exempt from tax and no tax refund is possible.

Non-qualified products

Any item that falls into the applicable category and costs more than $100 is still subject to the tax. The Comptroller’s List of Tax-Exempt Items provides a complete list. However, one of the benefits of the holiday is that there is no limit to the number of items that can be purchased if they are exempt, so if you want to stock up on diapers, for example, this weekend would be a good time to make that purchase.

For further information or questions, Contact Tax Help at 800-252-5555 or visit the Tax Free Weekend website.