Tax-Free Weekend

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I have 4 kids with 3 in school and one in a 2 day/week KDO. I have spent around $700 for 6 pairs of shoes, clothes(mostly uniforms) and school supplies.

So that's (rough estimate) maybe $400/500 worth of clothes that would be tax-free this weekend?

If you could have the tax-free time and you could use it without having to face the problems of this weekend (say you got to do it on any three days you wanted), would you take the $32/40 break? Could you use that money?

[Clandestino]

What chapter of your book - led the "Mistake Free Life" - is school supply shopping?

It is not in "The Mistake Free Life." It is in the first book I wrote, "Common Sense Things Every Poor Mother er Should Know."

[Flea]

So would the critics rather have the weekend or not?

I'm not against it though I really doubt it helps much. If they did want to help then school supplies would be on the list. I think that would be hard to regulate though because of alot of businesses would go buy office suplies and get the tax break. I enjoy savings but the headache trying to shop with all those people is not worth it to me.

[Flea]

So that's (rough estimate) maybe $400/500 worth of clothes that would be tax-free this weekend?

If you could have the tax-free time and you could use it without having to face the problems of this weekend (say you got to do it on any three days you wanted), would you take the $32/40 break? Could you use that money?

No crowds? Ofcourse!

[Clandestino]

So that's (rough estimate) maybe $400/500 worth of clothes that would be tax-free this weekend?

If you could have the tax-free time and you could use it without having to face the problems of this weekend (say you got to do it on any three days you wanted), would you take the $32/40 break? Could you use that money?

Who the wouldn't? The problem is, it is only 1 weekend and it is played up like some Godsend. In reality, it is just to screw the poor person into spending money they probably wouldn't.

[Kori Ellis]

The problem is, it is only 1 day and it is played up like some Godsend

It's 3 days - August 5 - 7.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

it is only 1 day and it is played up like some Godsend.

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinf.../tx98_490.html

Sales Tax Holiday
August 5-7, 2005

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 5, 6, and 7--the state's seventh annual tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.

The law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.

A word of caution: If you sell items that do not qualify for the exemption, you may not advertise or promise that you will pay your customers' sales tax. Additionally, you are prohibited from advertising that you will not collect sales tax during the holiday on items that do not qualify. You may advertise that tax is included in the sales price of the taxable items that you sell, however.

For information on how to report tax on these sales, please visit Reporting Sales Tax on Tax-Free Items or call us toll free at 1-800-252-5555.

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Apparently, Clan, you need a refresher in...

[MannyIsGod]

Who the wouldn't? The problem is, it is only 1 day and it is played up like some Godsend. In reality, it is just to screw the poor person into spending money they probably wouldn't.

It is 3 days and I don't think anyone said its a sign of the second coming, just a break and a way to save a few bucks.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

In reality, it is just to screw the poor person into spending money they probably wouldn't.

I'm sure the people shopping at the outlets this weekend will be happy to hear you save them from themselves.

Go ahead, go out there and tell them. Sell your book. , you can even stay at my place this weekend if you want.

I'm afraid I will have to charge you tax on your stay, though.

[Clandestino]

It is 3 days and I don't think anyone said its a sign of the second coming, just a break and a way to save a few bucks.

but you could save way more if you shopped at other times of the year.. this is a measly 8%. If you were smarter you would have shopped during other sale times..

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

but you could save way more if you shopped at other times of the year.. this is a measly 8%. If you were smarter you would have shopped during other sale times..

And if your aunt had a , she'd be your uncle.

If people want to save 8% this weekend, then let them.

[MannyIsGod]

but you could save way more if you shopped at other times of the year.. this is a measly 8%. If you were smarter you would have shopped during other sale times..

Kids grow Clan. I know its hard for you to understand because you're not a parent, but you can't always do things that way. The reality is that most parents have to buy at this point before school starts and they will have to buy some more clothes in the near future.

[Clandestino]

TAX-FREE TAXED
Baby clothes
Belts with attached buckles
Boots - cowboy, hiking
Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
Coats and wraps
Diapers - adult and baby
Dresses
Gloves (generally)
Gym suits and uniforms
Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Hosiery
Jackets
Jeans
Jerseys - baseball and football jerseys are, but not cleats or pads? wtf?
Jogging apparel
Neckwear and ties
Pajamas
Pants and trousers
Raincoats and ponchos
Robeswtf?
Shirts
Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
Socks (including athletic)
Shorts
Suits, slacks, and jackets
Sweatshirts
Sweat suits
Sweaters
Swimsuits
Underclothes
Work clothes and uniforms

TAXED

Accessories (generally) - barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets, watches
Backpacks
Baseball cleats and pants
Belt buckles (without belt)
Boots - climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders
Buttons and zippers
Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics
Dry cleaning services
Football pants
Golf gloves
Handbags and purses
Handkerchiefs
Hard hats
Helmets - bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports
Ice skates
Jewelry
Laundering services
Leather goods - except belts with buckles and wearing apparel
Pads - football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder
Personal flotation devices
Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)
Roller blades and skates
Safety clothing, glasses
Shoes - bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf

[MannyIsGod]

And with uniforms, you can't use the whole buy winter clothes in summer and vice versa .

[Clandestino]

Kids grow Clan. I know its hard for you to understand because you're not a parent, but you can't always do things that way. The reality is that most parents have to buy at this point before school starts and they will have to buy some more clothes in the near future.

not talking only out of season.. i'm talking back to school sales and stuff like that...

[Flea]

but you could save way more if you shopped at other times of the year.. this is a measly 8%. If you were smarter you would have shopped during other sale times..

I have to agree. You can't tell me that the stores don't jack up their prices or maybe they are no longer 30% off but 20%. If they keep the same prices I have seen for the month of July then I'll admit I am wrong but I am not about to go out this weekend to prove it.

[MannyIsGod]

So you're beef is not with the weekend but with the fact that they don't have enough lists?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

http://walmart.richfx.com.edgesuite....8254&zip=78254

Here's the WalMart circular for my neighborhood in San Antonio. I don't have kids, so I don't know what's a good price on their clothing or not.

Are these prices jacked-up any to off-set tax-free weekend?

I just picked a random city (Topeka, KS) and here's their circular.

http://walmart.richfx.com.edgesuite....6611&zip=66611

Prices are the same for those clothes.

[ShoogarBear]

This is a little off-subject, but do they wear uniforms in the SA public schools now?

[Clandestino]

So you're beef is not with the weekend but with the fact that they don't have enough lists?

nice try to twist my words.. but read back up and you'll see my beef.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

This is a little off-subject, but do they wear uniforms in the SA public schools now?

It's based on district and sometimes individual schools.

[MannyIsGod]

I haven't seen anything to say the retailers are rasing their prices. Show me something of substance, and I might buy into the theory.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I haven't seen anything to say the retailers are rasing their prices. Show me something of substance, and I might buy into the theory.

I just bought some shorts @ Target.

Originally prices $20, on sale for $15. Sale ends Saturday.

[Flea]

Is anyone shopping at Dillards this weekend? I bought a bunch of stuff for my 3yo. They were 30% off......curious to see if they are the same price.

[Flea]

This is a little off-subject, but do they wear uniforms in the SA public schools now?

It depends. My daughter has to wear them for middle school and she attends Northeast ISD.