Tax Free Weekend: One Stop Shopping
FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Tax Free Shopping Weekend is here! For the 16th year in a row, Texas shoppers will avoid paying state sales tax while stocking up on back-to-school essentials. School supplies, clothing, backpacks (under $100) are all exempt from state sales tax from August 8-10. Click here for a complete list of the items that qualify.
Also, several stores are extending their hours and holding special events for the weekend. Check out the list below.
JCPenney Stores
Special Offers:
$10 haircuts and $29.99 eyeglasses for kids
$25 mini makeover for mom at JCP Salon
Allen Premium Outlet & Grand Prairie Premium Outlets:
Extended Shopping Hours:
Fri, Aug 8: 9am-10pm
Sat, Aug 9: 9am-10pm
Sun, Aug 10: 10am-7pm
Galleria Dallas
Free Fashion Shows:
August 9, 2014 - Level 1, Near Tiffany & Co.
12 p.m. – Kids Show
2 p.m. – Trend Show
4 p.m. – Tax-Free Show
6 p.m. - Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy 21st Annual Student Show
Special Offers:
GAP: Friends and Family Event 30% off the Entire Purchase
Faconnable: 50% off the ENTIRE store!
Flexi Footwear: 20% of select styles. All sandals are on sale. Tax free for all items under $100.
Aldo Shoes: Additional 50% off all sale items for Tax-Free weekend!
Lucky Brand Jeans: Buy A Regular Price Top, Get a Regular Price Jean 40% Off
TAX FREE TIPS (courtesy of Holly Quartaro, Galleria Dallas Fashion Stylist)
- MOST clothing and footwear under $100 will be tax-free
o Starts Friday, August 8 and runs through Sunday, August 10.
o You'll save about $8 for every $100 spent
o Of course the idea here is to save families some money on back-to-school purchases, but you do not have to be going back to school to take advantage of the sales tax offer.
- Some interesting points:
o Backpacks and messenger bags are included in the tax savings…but purses are not tax free…neither are briefcases or laptop cases
o Scarves will be tax free this weekend. But necklaces (another accessory worn around your neck) will still be taxed. Jewelry, sunglasses, hair accessories and watches will still be taxed.
o Belts are exempt from tax (but if you were to purchase only a belt buckle, it would be taxed). You will also be charged sales tax on other leather goods, like wallets.
o You won't pay tax on athletic shoes, but athletic-specific shoes like cleats are still taxed
o Other exemptions include school supplies, like paper, pencils and lunch boxes
- If any single item is over $100 you WILL pay the tax.
o Look for sales on merchandise right around that price point for great deals.
§ A great pair of designer jeans may be $120, but a lot of retailers will have them on sale this weekend for $99, meaning you get the sale price AND don't have to pay tax.
