Certain clothing, footwear, and back-to-school items will be exempt from sales tax Friday, August 11 through August 13
AUSTIN (Aug.10, 2023) – The annual tax-free weekend is an opportunity to shop small and support local business owners and the hardworking Texans they employ, NFIB State Director Annie Spilman said in a statement.
“Small business owners are our friends, our neighbors, and the bedrock for our communities. Study after study demonstrates that locally spent dollars stay local. During the tax-free weekend, Texas shoppers have an opportunity to support small businesses and enjoy tax savings. Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming school year, or just looking to update your wardrobe, consider shopping small.”
Background:
According to the Texas Comptroller, the 2023 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 11, and runs through Sunday, August 13.
For more information on the tax holiday and qualifying purchases, CLICK HERE.
About NFIB:
For 80 years, NFIB has been the voice of small business, advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member driven. Since our founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today. For more information, please visit www.NFIB.com.
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