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Georgia SALES TAX HOLIDAY is BACK!

July 31st & August 1st. Save big on back to school supplies!

By Amie Esposito, Publisher, Canton-Woodstock-Cumming Macaroni Kid July 24, 2015
Georgia Sales Tax Holiday is Back July 31 & August 1st! 

On the heels of schools returning to session, you'll want to take advantage of the many savings this weekend on your back to school supplies. Whether it's clothing, shoes, classroom supplies, computers or bookbags, the savings can really add up. 

Here are the guidelines outlined from the Georgia Gov website

During the July 31-August 1 sales tax holiday, the following items will be exempt from taxes:

  • Clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100.00 or less per item;
  • A single purchase, with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less, of personal computers and personal computer-related accessories; and 
  • General school supplies to be used in the classroom or in classroom-related activities with a sales price of $20.00 or less per item. 
The exemption does not apply to:

Clothing accessories, jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, watchbands, cellular devices, furniture, computer-related accessories designed for recreational use, items used in a trade or business or for resale, or rentals; or Sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants, or airports. Please see this link with the file to view everything that qualifies.