Missouri kicks off tax-free weekend ahead of school year
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the first day of school inches closer, Missourians are partaking in the state’s annual tax-free weekend.
From Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3, all state and local sales tax, as well as use taxes, will be exempt on qualifying items.
Sales tax exemptions are limited to:
Clothing- any article having a taxable value of $100 or less
School supplies- not to exceed $50 per purchase
Computer software- taxable value of $350 or less
Personal computers- not to exceed $1,500
Computer peripheral devices- not to exceed $1,500
Graphing calculators- not to exceed $150
The exemption does not include accessories like sunglasses, scarves or hats.
According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, shoppers can save 8% to 9% on their purchases with the exemptions.