Connecticut's 2023 Sales Tax-Free Week Set To Start On Sunday

GUILFORD, CT – As the new school year gets closer, State Representative Moira Rader shares some news and events that can ease the transition for the upcoming school year and inform parents/guardians of helpful educational opportunities.

Connecticut’s 2023 Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, Aug. 20, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 26.

“This a good time to shop for those needed school supplies and clothing, or simply take advantage of the savings as we all work to manage our household budgets,” Rader stated.

During the sales tax holiday, Rader stated that most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from Connecticut Sales tax.

“The exemption during Sales Tax-Free Week applies to each eligible item costing under $100, regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer in the same transaction,” Rader said. “The tax holiday applies to in-store purchases, online, mail-order and over the phone.”

Free School Meal Program Expands For the 2023-24 school year.

“Hunger and the stigma of not being able to afford school meals are often one of the most impactful hurdles to successful learning,” Rader said. “That is why I am pleased to report that Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker recently announced plans to expand Connecticut’s free school meals program for the 2023-24 school year, enabling more students to receive access to nutritious breakfast and lunch at no additional cost to them or their families.”

Rader said through the program, most schools will now be able to offer breakfast to every student, and the program will also expand free lunches to all students who qualify for reduced meals.

“Universal free school meals was a priority policy issue for me as I began as a legislator this year,” Rader said. “Several of my colleagues and I consistently pursued this change and are thrilled that our students will be fed during the upcoming school year.”