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Save on your back-to-school shopping

Save on Your Back-to-School Shopping

Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7, 2016, marks tax-free weekend in Virginia.

During this holiday period, you can purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing, shoes, and other assorted items without paying the usual 5.3% sales tax.

Most school supplies that sell for less than $20 per item and most clothing and footwear that sell for less than $100 per item are eligible for the tax-free discount.

With the first day of school rapidly approaching, it's a great time to stock up on school essentials for the kids.

Details and the all-inclusive list of tax exempt items 


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