Missouri counties participating in tax-free weekend

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Missouris 2022 tax-free weekend runs from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, to Sunday, Aug. 7, according to the Missouri Department of Revenues website. Certain back-to-school items like clothing, computers and school supplies will be exempt from sales tax.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – School starts back up in just a few weeks in Missouri, meaning back-to-school shopping is once again in full swing.

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The beginning of August brings excitement for back-to-school shoppers with the annual tax-free weekend during the first part of the month.

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This year, the tax-free weekend falls on August 5-7. Items that are free of federal and state taxes include clothes, graphing calculators, computers, computer software, and other school supplies like textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, graphing calculators, chalk, maps, and globes.

Clothing must cost under $100 per item to be included, and computers must total under $1,500. Graphing calculators must not exceed $150, and various school supplies must total $50 or less per purchase to qualify.

Items not included in the tax-free weekend are items such as watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment, furniture, or fixtures. Jewelry, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands, or belt buckles are also not included.

Counties and cities can choose to opt out of the tax-free weekend. Those counties and cities will still charge county or city taxes on the above items. However, if you purchase approved school supplies from these counties and cities, state and federal tax will still be withheld.

For example, the Springfield sales tax rate is 2.125% and the Greene County sales tax rate is 1.75%. The overall sales tax a person shopping in Springfield would usually pay is 8.1% including city, county, and state sales tax. Since Greene County and the City of Springfield are not participating in the local part of the tax-free weekend, shoppers would still pay the city and county sales tax rate. This means that shoppers in Springfield will not be paying the 4.225% for state sales tax.

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Missouri's Sales Tax-Free Weekend in Branson

Head to Branson during Missouri's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday for savings on your back-to-school shopping list!

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Missouri's annual Back-to-School State Tax-Free Weekend happens every year on the first full weekend in August. The 2022 tax holiday is slated August 5 - 7. During this three-day period, you can purchase items such as school supplies, clothing and computers without paying the state portion of the sales tax, which is typically set at 4.225%.

Other eligible items include:

Footwear, but no accessories such as watches and handbags.
Computer accessories and most computer software.
Backpacks, art supplies, notebooks, calculators and other similar supplies.

For a variety of stores and retailers, visit Tanger Outlets in Branson. You're sure to find a bargains at this shopping center, which features 75 brand-name designer outlets such as Nike Factory Store, Old Navy, Talbots, Carter's, Under Armour and many more.

Make your way into Downtown Branson to visit Branson Landing, and shop from specialty stores such as Belk, Bass Pro Shops, Chico's, H&M, Famous Footwear and more. The Landing also has several dining options to keep you fueled as you shop.

Please note local and county portions of the sales tax are still collected in many areas in Missouri, including Branson. This tax will typically range from 4-6%, depending on the location of the retailer.

To learn more about shopping and retail stores in Branson, check here. Grab your list, and make plans to shop ahead of the back-to-school season this year in Branson!