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Shop Tax Free This Weekend; Here's Help

From what's exempt to where to shop, Patch has what you need to know about the tax-free weekend.

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Here is what you need to know about the 2013 tax free weekend.

1. The time period

The tax-free weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and ends at midnight Saturday, Aug. 10. 

2. What's exempt

  • Clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100 or less
  • A single purchase, with a sale price of $1,000 or less of personal computers and computer-related accessories
  • General school supplies to be used in the classroom or in a classroom-related activity with a sales price of $20 or less per item

3. What's not exempt 

  • Clothing accessories, jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, watchbands, cellular devices, furniture, computer-related accessories designed for recreational use, items used in a trade or business or for resale or rentals               
  • Sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants or airports

4. Where you can find a complete list of exempt and taxable items 

For a complete list, check the list here on the Georgia Department of Revenue website.

5. Some places to shop in and near Suwanee

Have suggestions on where to shop? Post them in the comments section. 

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