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Tax-free holiday provides relief Event set for this weekend to ease shopping expenses By Cathy SpauldingPhoenix Staff Writer “Last year, the sales tax holiday performed exactly as many of us predicted: It boosted retail sales by a whopping $100 million for the month of August,” said State Sen. Jay Paul Gumm, D-Durant, who authored the enabling legislation in 2007. “The holiday will do the same this year.”
Ross said that, although the holiday is tagged as a “back to school” event, shoppers do not have to have children in school to take advantage of it. About the event When is the holiday? • From one minute after midnight Friday to midnight Sunday. What is tax exempt? • Any clothing or footwear costing less than $100. Not tax exempt: • Accessories. • Special clothing or footwear primarily designed for athletic activities. • Rented clothing or footwear. • School supplies. FYI 
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