It seems that I just might go against my last post and shop at a big box store on Texas’ Tax-Free Weekend because they have added school supplies to the list of items that will not inflict a sales tax.
Maybe if I go extra early in the day, I won’t endure the crowds??? A girl can hope.
foiled
do not go shopping the weekend of august 21st in texas
I don’t recall when this began but Texas is at again. The weekend before the majority of Texas schools start back up for the 2009 – 2010 school year, the malls and various other stores that carry the necessary items are going to be packed to the gills in an effort to avoid paying sales tax.
Most places will also be offering sale prices I’m sure. Furniture stores like to get in on the fun as well and usually offer a sale equal to the tax to be paid. For instance, if the sales tax is 8.25% then the sale price is 8.25% off of normal price.
As a mom to a [...]