Malloy Reminds CT Consumers About Tax-Free Week Beginning Aug. 17

By Wendy Ann Mitchell (Patch Staff)

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy reminded Connecticut consumers Friday about next week’s sales tax free shopping week for clothing and shoes. The week-long special shopping event begins on Sunday, Aug. 17 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 23.

“Having this week-long sales tax holiday not only makes back-to-school shopping just a little bit easier, but also helps retailers boost their bottom line,” Malloy stated during a promotional event. “Many stores also plan sales and discounts to coincide with this week, which allows families to stretch their hard-earned money a little further. This is a great opportunity to shop locally and support Connecticut retailers.”

Below is an article by Jaimie Cura (Editor) that originally ran on Aug. 5, 2014.

Connecticut’s annual ‘tax free’ shopping week begins Sunday, Aug. 17, and ends Saturday, Aug. 23.

During that week, the sales or purchases of clothing or footwear costing less than $300 per item are not subject to state sales and use taxes.

For a full list of items, visit the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services website.

Clothing & Footwear Exempt When Sold for Less Than $300

Athletic socks

Baseball hats

Belts, suspenders, belt buckles

Bicycle sneakers (without cleats)

Clerical vestments and religious clothing

Diapers (cloth or disposable, adult or child)

Dresses

Gloves

Hats, caps

Hiking boots

Jeans

Rain jackets

Rented uniforms

Robes

Scarves

Shirts

Shoes: aerobic, basketball, boat, running (without cleats), safety (suitable for everyday wear)

Shoelaces

Sleepwear (nightgowns, pajamas)

Sneakers

Socks

Square dancing clothes

Swimsuits

Taxable Clothing or Footwear, Even if Sold for Less Than $300

Athletic supporters

Barrettes

Boots: fishing, mountain climbing, paddock, riding, ski, firefighter *

Costumes

Handbags and purses

Jewelry

Lobster bibs

Riding pants

Shoes: ballet, bicycle, bowling, cleated, football, golf, track, jazz, tap, turf

Shower caps

Sports uniforms

Wigs (custom-made wigs or hairpieces for persons with medically diagnosed total and permanent hair loss as a result of disease disease or the treatment of disease are fully exempt under Conn. Gen. Stat. §12-412(19).

* These articles of clothing or footwear may qualify for exemption as safety apparel, regardless of their cost.

Click here for more information on tax free week in Connecticut.

Photo: Gov. Malloy speaks during an event to promote tax free week at a clothing retailer in Berlin. Credit: Gov. Malloy website.