Although school has already started in many districts- Georgia’s tax free weekend is back and starts tomorrow Friday, August 9, 2012. We’ve got a couple of tips to help you better prepare and understand the application of the tax-free incentive.
Clothing:
- During the August 10-11 sales tax holiday, the following items will be exempt: Clothing (including footwear) with a sales price of $100.00 or less per item.
- The exemption excludes clothing accessories such as jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eye wear watches, and watchbands.
Computers
- During the August 10-11 sales tax holiday, the following items will be exempt: Single purchases, with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less, of personal computers and personal computer-related accessories.
- The exemption excludes cellular devices, furniture, and computer-related accessories designed for recreational use.
School Supplies
- During the August 10-11 sales tax holiday, the following items will be exempt: General school supplies to be used in the classroom or in classroom-related activities with a sales price of $20.00 or less per item.
See the printable PDF for additional information.