This weekend, in Florida, they are not going to charge a sales tax on school supplies.
From the Orlando Sentinel: There will be no sales taxes on most school supplies that sell for
$15 or less. Clothing, footwear and some accessories — as long as each
item or pair of shoes costs $75 or less — are exempt. The tax break goes
for many types of clothing — not just children's.
The fine print
of what does and doesn't get taxed can get a little confusing. Taxes do
apply to computer and printer paper but not notebook paper. Shoppers
will pay tax on cosmetic bags but not diaper bags. And you'll still have
to pay a tax on thread, buttons, tape, iron-on patches and zippers.
For a full list of what is and isn't eligible, go online to dor.myflorida.com. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-01/business/os-school-tax-holiday-qna-20120731_1_back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-local-option-taxes-back-to-school-shoppers
Not only will this help poorer kids and families it will also help the businesses that sell school supplies.
Let's try this in Nevada and elsewhere.
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