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Final Day for Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2015: What Qualifies?
The tax holiday gives shoppers a break on some back-to-school essentials. Reminder on what is tax-free and what's not as the week wraps up.
Maryland’s tax-free shopping week, which saves parents money on essential clothing and footwear for back-to-school without having to pay state sales tax, only has one day left.
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.
The final day of Tax-Free Week in Maryland is Saturday, Aug. 15.
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The state has a detailed list of what is taxable and what is exempt from Maryland’s sales tax that week.
While school uniforms, shirts, shoes, flip flops and underwear are tax exempt, you might be surprised that pajamas, cloth diapers and bathrobes are also exempt that week.
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Sadly, bookbags, backpacks and lacrosse gloves remain taxable that week.
Online purchases may qualify if purchased and delivered during the tax-free week.
For more information, call 800-MD-TAXES or e-mailshopmaryland@comp.state.md.us.
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