I got a quick question: are computers tax-free? i've been wanting to get a desktop computer but im willing to wait until the tax-free weekend if there is a break does anyone know? thanks!
Houston Tax Free Day Shopping Here is your list of items that will be tax free during the Houston, Texas Tax Free Weekend: TAX-FREE Baby clothes Belts with attached buckles Boots - cowboy, hiking Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted Coats and wraps Diapers - adult and baby Dresses Gloves (generally) Gym suits and uniforms Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts Hosiery Jackets Jeans Jerseys - baseball and football Jogging apparel Neckwear and ties Pajamas Pants and trousers Raincoats and ponchos Robes Shirts Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking Socks (including athletic) Shorts Suits, slacks, and jackets Sweatshirts Sweat suits Sweaters Swimsuits Underclothes Work clothes and uniforms ITEMS THAT WILL STILL HAVE SALES TAX Accessories (generally) - barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets, watches Backpacks Baseball cleats and pants Belt buckles (without belt) Boots - climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders Buttons and zippers Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics Dry cleaning services Football pants Golf gloves Handbags and purses Handkerchiefs Hard hats Helmets - bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports Ice skates Jewelry Laundering services Leather goods - except belts with buckles and wearing apparel Pads - football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder Personal flotation devices Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes) Roller blades and skates Safety clothing, glasses Shoes - bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf says nothing about computers. i know in Georgia, computers up to $1500 are tax free. http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2007/07/31/taxholiday_0801.html
I think this is the biggest waste of a promotion. How much do you actually save in the long run? When you add it to the hassle of the mad house that the stores become over this time, there is no way it's worth it...at least from the male perspective.
