The looming back-to-school shopping season can be financially overwhelming for many families across Arkansas. That's why we want to remind you about the upcoming Sales Tax Holiday this year! The event will begin at 12:01 am on Saturday, August 6th, and continue until 11:59 pm Sunday evening (or later). This means that during those two days all state & local sellers are exempt from collecting sales tax when they sell certain items - like clothing or accessory less than $100 for each item kind--and also includes any Clothing less than $100 per item is exempt during the weekend, as well as clothing accessories less than $50 per item. Clothing accessories include handbags, cosmetics, jewelry, umbrellas, and more. Most school supplies, including book bags, binders, paper, crayons, pencils, and rulers, are also exempt.
The sales tax holiday was created to help Arkansas families. The entire list of tax-exempt items and answers to frequently asked questions HERE & HERE.
Enjoy your weekend!
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