Downtown and DC retailers are gearing up for the city’s 2009 Tax Free Week, slated for Saturday, August 1 through Sunday, August 19. Ready to shop?
During the sales tax holiday, city residents and visitors will enjoy a gross sales tax exemption of 5.75% on clothing, accessories, shoes and school supplies priced under $100. The exemption will apply to each eligible item, no matter how many items appear on the bill. So, if you purchase two dresses for $80 each, each item qualifies for the exemption, even though the total bill ($160) exceeds $100.
In addition, qualified items purchased by mail, telephone, email and the Internet are eligible for the sales tax exemption if they’re ordered and paid for during the exemption period. Ditto for layaway items.
For more information, call the Office of Tax and Revenue’s Customer Service Center at 202.727.4829.