7 Odd Items Included in Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week

Maryland’s Tax Free Week is under way in what retailers say has become the busiest shopping period of the year outside of Black Friday.

Every year, shoppers scramble to purchase tax-free notebooks, protractors, pens and paper – but did you know the exemption applies to far more than just school supplies?

The state has a detailed list of what is taxable and what is exempt from Maryland’s sales tax this week.

The list of tax-exempt items includes such oddities as:

• Adult and baby diapers
• Bowling shirts and shoes
• Religious clothing, choir robes
• Garters, garter belts and lingerie
• Galoshes, rubber shoes and raincoats
• Bridal gowns and tuxedos
• Chef’s uniforms

During the tax-free period, qualifying clothing and footwear that costs $100 or less, per item, is exempt from the state sales tax. Accessories are not included.

For 2015, Tax-Free Week in Maryland ends on Saturday, Aug. 15.

See a complete list of exempt items at the Maryland Comptroller’s website.