Are you ready for Maryland's Tax-Free Week? Maryland's sales tax holiday runs from Aug. 13-19. You can save money with tax-exemptions on items priced at $100 or less, as well as the first $40 spent on backpacks and bookbags.
Which items are eligible during Tax-Free Week?
The Tax-Free Week includes certain clothing, footwear and accessories. Here are some items that won't be taxed, according to a statement from the Comptroller of Maryland:
- Sweaters
- Shirt
- Slacks
- Jeans
- Dresses
- Robes
- Underwear
- Belts
- Shoes and boots
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Diaper inserts cloth and disposable adult and baby diapers are also eligible for tax exemption during the holiday. Make sure to stock up!
Click here for a more detailed list of the items that qualify for Maryland's Tax-Free Week.
Does the Sales Tax holiday include online sales?
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Online shopping applies to the Sales Tax holiday when the eligible item is both paid for by the customer and delivered to the customer during the tax-free period and if the buyer orders and pays for the item and the retailer accepts the order during the exemption period for immediate shipment, even if delivery is made after the exemption period, according to the Comptroller of Maryland.
Can I break down my purchase in $100 payments to qualify for the tax break?
Say you want to buy a dress for $180. Customers cannot ask the seller to pay the total price via two transactions, one of $80 and the other $100.
"Articles that are normally sold as a unit, such as a pair of shows or a suit normally prices on a single price tag can't be priced separately during the tax-free period to avoid the sales tax," informed the Comptroller.
Can I use coupons to lower prices and avoid taxes?
If you have a coupon that lowers the price of your purchase to $100 or less, the item does quality for the tax exemption.
For more information on this year's tax-free period, go to the Comptroller of Maryland's website.
