Qualifying clothing, shoes up to $100, and backpacks up to $40 not subject to tax
ANNAPOLIS, August 6, 2019 – Starting this Sunday, August 11, Maryland’s will be holding a sales tax-free week. During the seven days, clothing items and shoes priced under $100, with some exceptions, will be exempt from the state’s 6% sales tax. The first $40 toward a backpack will also not be taxed. The tax-free week ends at midnight on Saturday, August 17.
“The tax-free week makes it more affordable for families to purchase the annual back-to-school items,” said Mike O’Halloran, state director of NFIB in Maryland. “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, you’ll still save money shopping during the sales tax holiday, and you’ll find terrific 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 get a price break, and small businesses see a surge in customers who enjoy the freedom from sales tax, even if it’s only for seven days,” O’Halloran added.