HARTFORD, Connecticut. – The week during which you do not have to pay sales tax in Connecticut begins on Sunday and lasts through Saturday.
This is the 25th year that the annual VAT exemption applies.
“This year’s tax holiday is coming a little early to give families a head start on the back-to-school season, which will be here sooner than we know,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “As always, I encourage shoppers to take the time to stop by some of Connecticut’s local businesses and support our great small business community.”
What items are exempt during Connecticut’s tax-free week?
Most clothing and shoes costing less than $100 each are exempt from sales tax.
There are a number of items that are not eligible for the deal, including certain specialty shoes for sports or dance, safety gear, party costumes and more. A full list of taxable items can be found on the state’s official website.
Are online purchases exempt from sales tax?
In Connecticut, qualifying online purchases are also exempt from sales tax as long as payment is made during the week. If an item is out of stock and the customer is not billed until after the week of the sales tax-free week, the item is taxable.
Visit the state’s official website for more information.
Is there a week of no sales tax in New York and New Jersey?
New Jersey has passed a law an exemption from sales tax on school supplies in 2022, but it was withdrawn this year.
New York does not have a sales tax exemption.
According to NerdWallet, 19 states, including Connecticut, have a sales tax exemption this year.
