Back to school clothing, shoes, won’t be taxed next week
HARTFORD, August 15, 2019 – “Next week’s sales tax holiday on many items of clothing is an opportunity for people to shop small and support the local economy,” said Andy Markowski, state director of NFIB in Connecticut, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization. The sales tax holiday is this Sunday through next Saturday, August 18-24.
“The sales tax holiday makes it more affordable to purchase the annual back-to-school items of clothing or footwear, and for those not going back to school, it is even an opportunity to purchase uniforms and work clothes, among many other items,” Markowski said. “We’re reminding everyone that these tax-free sales days apply to small businesses on Main Street as well as the big box stores.”
“Even if you don’t need to shop for school or work, you’ll still save money shopping during the sales tax holiday, and you’ll find terrific great deals and unique merchandise by shopping at your local merchant. By making purchases at small, locally owned businesses, you’re investing in your community because those business owners often support our schools and charities and create jobs.”
“This is a win-win week where parents of school children and others get a price break, and some small businesses see a surge in customers who enjoy the freedom from sales tax, even if it’s only for one weekend,” Markowski added.
