A closer look at 2004 sales-tax-free holidays By Kay
Bell • Bankrate.com
Thirteen
jurisdictions have authorized 2004 sales-tax holidays. Most are
scheduled to coincide with traditional back-to-school shopping trips.
This year's participants are listed below alphabetically.
The sales-tax rate shown is the state charge only.
Some cities, counties and other special taxing jurisdictions collect
separate fees on purchases or services. These extra assessments
generally are also suspended for the tax-free shopping period, but
not always, so check with the merchant if you have any questions
about a tax entry on your register receipt.
Shoppers also need to be aware of exactly which products
are exempt from sales tax. Each state imposes product limitations,
as well as price caps for eligible purchases. Click on the state's
name for detailed product and price-cap information.
(1)
Connecticut's tax-exemption period recurs annually until repealed
by the state legislature; this general notice includes announcement
of the 2004 period. Guidelines for this year's holiday are
identical to last
year's rules. (2) In addition, Washington, D.C., will
hold a second sales tax holiday beginning the weekend following
Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 through Dec. 5. (3) Vermont will
hold a second tax-free shopping period for computers on Oct.
9-11.
Thirteen
jurisdictions have authorized 2004 sales-tax holidays. Most are
scheduled to coincide with traditional back-to-school shopping trips.
This year's participants are listed below alphabetically. 
