CT's Tax Free Week 2014 Starts August 17

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

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