What is the sales tax holiday?
A temporary period, created by state law, when shoppers do not pay and retailers do not collect state and local sales taxes on certain items, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
When is this year’s sales tax holiday? Saturday, Aug 4-Sunday, Aug. 5
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What items are included?
Clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item.
Clothing accessories and equipment costing less than $50 per item.
School supplies.
School art supplies.
School instructional supplies.
Electronic devices commonly used by students "in the course of study," according to the department.
An itemized list is available here.
More questions are answered here.
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