TAX-FREE WEEKEND!

It's that time again, and in preparation for the upcoming school year, the great Commonwealth of Virginia is offering us a Tax Holiday to help you get your family back to school with a thicker wallet!

August Sales Tax Holiday: School Supplies and Clothing

When: First full weekend of August (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) each year. The 2011 holiday will take place on August 5-7, 2011.

What's Exempt: During this three-day period, purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. Retailers may also choose to absorb the tax on other items during the holiday period, but they are responsible for paying the tax on those items to the Department of Taxation.

Other Information:

• Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Lists of Exempt School Supplies and Exempt Clothing and Footwear
• Tax Holiday Information Center

Consider shopping here for your kids' new wardrobe: