Connecticut 'Sales Tax Free Week' Begins Sunday

CONNECTICUT — The state's annual "Sales Tax Free Week" begins Sunday and runs through Saturday, Aug. 21.

During this week-long sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. The exemption during Sales Tax Free Week applies to each eligible item costing under $100, regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer on the same invoice.

"Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week provides an excellent opportunity for Connecticut residents to save money on purchases, particularly as the new school year approaches, and to reconnect with local retail businesses that have endured the business challenges of the past year and a half," Connecticut Retail Merchants Association President Timothy G. Phelan said.

Connecticut’s Sales Tax Free Week was included as part of the biennial state budget that Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law this summer. He said he is encouraging residents to shop at some locally-owned retailers and support Connecticut’s small business community.

"Connecticut’s comeback is being driven by small businesses in every corner of our state, from Groton to Greenwich," Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said. "Sales Tax Free Week is a great time for Connecticut families to get their back to school shopping done and save money at the same time."

Many retailers in Connecticut offer additional clothing and footwear discounts during Sales Tax Free Week, resulting in even more savings for shoppers. A list of individual items that are exempt or taxable can be found by visiting the Department of Revenue Services website.

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