Tax Free Week, August 18th-24th

With the start of school just around the corner, I want to remind you to take advantage of the upcoming ‘Tax Free Week’.

From Sunday, August 18 to Saturday, August 24, Connecticut residents will enjoy a sales tax holiday on purchases of clothing and footwear under $300.

I encourage taxpayers to take advantage of the savings available during ‘Tax Free Week’.  Because purchases are not limited to school clothes, this is a great opportunity for everyone to purchase clothing and shoes they need and save an additional 6.35%.

The annual one-week exemption period eliminates Connecticut’s 6.35 percent sales tax on all clothing and footwear costing less than $300 per item.

“Tax Free Week” was first enacted in 2000, and applies to most clothing and footwear purchases that are intended for everyday use.

Goods not covered under the program include items that are solely intended for use in sporting activities and accessories such as jewelry, watches, handbags, and wallets.

Click here for examples of clothing and footwear that are exempt during ‘Tax Free Week’.

For more information, visit the Department of Revenue Services web site at www.ct.gov/drs.