Maryland's Tax-Free Week Kicks Off With Event At Westminster Mall

WESTMINSTER, MD — Kick off Maryland's Tax Free Week with a family-fun event at the TownMall of Westminster Aug. 13.

WLIF 101.9 FM Morning Show Gina Crash and promotions team will be on site with prizes and giveaways from 12-4:30 p.m.

This year's Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week runs from Sunday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 19, says the Maryland comptroller's office. That means qualifying apparel and footwear sold for $100 or less, per item, is exempt from the 6 percent state sales tax. Accessory items are not included, with the new exception of backpacks, a staple of student life.

The state has a detailed list of what is taxable and what is exempt from Maryland’s sales tax that week.

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While school uniforms, shirts, shoes, flip-flops and underwear are tax exempt, you might be surprised that pajamas, cloth diapers and bathrobes are also exempt that week. Many medical items such as adult diapers and braces are exempt, along with golf clothes, martial arts uniforms and sports uniforms.

Online purchases may qualify if purchased and delivered by Aug. 19.

For more information, call 800-MD-TAXES, e-mail taxhelp@comp.state.md.us or visit the Comptroller’s Website at www.marylandtaxes.com.

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