WV Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Begins July 31

School supplies are among the items eligible for West Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday, giving shoppers a chance to save on back-to-school purchases from July 31st through Aug. 3rd.

WV Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Begins July 31

CHARLESTON West Virginia shoppers will soon have a chance to save on back-to-school purchases during the state's annual sales tax holiday.

The tax-free weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31st, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd.

During that time, qualifying items can be purchased without paying state sales tax. Eligible items include clothing priced at $125 or less per item, laptops and tablets costing $500 or less, school instructional materials up to $20, school supplies up to $50, and sports equipment priced at $150 or less.

State officials say there is no limit on the total amount a shopper can spend, but purchases made for use in a trade or business do not qualify for the exemption.

For a complete list of eligible items and additional details, visit the West Virginia Tax Division's website

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