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Tax Holidays and Exemptions

With inflation and rising house prices, Americans can use all the help we can get these days. Thankfully there are a few tax holidays and exemptions that may help to lessen the burden on your wallet.

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Tax Holidays and Upcoming Exemptions:

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, July 25 – Aug 7

  • Clothing, footwear, and backpacks costing less than $100
  • School supplies and learning aids costing less than $50
  • Personal computers or computer-related accessories, including non-recreational software costing less than $1,500

Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday, September 3-9

  • Certain hand and power tools, work boots, safety equipment, shop lights, toolboxes, toolbelts, plumbing and electrical equipment, and industry textbooks and codebooks

Gas Tax Holiday, October 1-31

  • Reduces tax on motor fuel by $0.25 per gallon

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Long-Term Sales Tax Relief:

Now until August 14, 2022: Tax Exemption on Children’s Books

Now until June 30, 2024: Tax exemption on impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors

Now until June 30, 2023: Tax exemption on baby and toddler clothing and shoes (Children aged 5 or younger)

Now until June 30, 2024:: Tax exemption on children’s diapers (single-use or reusable)

Now until June 30, 2024: Tax exemption on certain ENERGY STAR appliances:

  • Refrigerator/freezers under $3,000
  • Water heaters $1,500
  • Washers and dryers under $1,500

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