Business & Tech
Tax Break for Shoppers Fri - Sun for Back-to-School
Missouri's tax holiday lets shoppers save on computers, clothing, shoes, back-to-school supplies.

This weekend is the time to shop and buyβtax free.
Missouri is holding its annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.Β It begins at midnight Friday, August 3 and ends at midnight Sunday, August 5.Β
So if youβre in the market for computers, clothes, shoes and school supplies, shoppers save 4.225 percent in state sales tax on the items.Β
Find out what's happening in Chesterfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Plus, St. Louis County has a 2.7-percent tax rate and hasΒ opted to waive its tax this weekend.
Cities and counties within the state have the choice of whether to take part in the tax holiday program.
Find out what's happening in Chesterfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
When towns decide not to offer a tax break, shoppers there can still receive the 6.925-percent tax break on state and county sales taxes.Β
Items eligible for the tax exemption include:
- Clothingβmaximum $100 per article of clothing;
- School suppliesβup to $50 per purchase;
- Personal computers and peripheral devicesβ$3,500 or less;
- Computer softwareβ$350 or less.
ClickΒ hereΒ for a complete list of qualified items.
For a list of cities not participating in the tax-free weekend, visit the Missouri Department of RevenueΒ website.
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