Texas Tax Free Weekend is August 8

The talk of back-to-school has run rampant in Amarillo. After the Fourth of July, it was clear: back‑to‑school season had arrived. The summer was coming to an end, and we had to start getting ready for it.

Now that July is wrapping up, it is getting more serious. The school supply lists are out. The schools are registering. We know when the first day of school is scheduled. There is no denying it. So now is the time to get all of the shopping done.

Why Tax Free Weekend Matters

We want to stretch our budget, so we look for deals. We try to catch as many of them as we can. The more the merrier.

The big thing we look forward to each and every year is the Tax Free Weekend in Texas. We get to automatically save that 8.25 percent tax on purchases under one hundred dollars. I know at first glance that doesn't seem like a lot, but stores are not dumb.

They want you in their store shopping, so they do whatever they can to get you in and spending money. Not only are you saving the tax that would go to the state of Texas, but most places find more ways to help you.

Save 8.25% and More on Back‑to‑School Essentials

The Tax Free Weekend is huge for sales and promotions. It's all about giving you a reason to shop.

Mark Your Calendar: August 8–11

Once we wrap up the month of July, we know the weekend to shop tax-free is coming up. This year is no different. We are all going to head to the stores coming up August 8th - 11th this year.

How to Maximize Your Savings

The sales are going to start showing up all over social media for that weekend. So far, Bun Over Texas is going to get us ready to shop by saving families money while eating. Kids will eat free (one kid per paying adult) the week before the Tax Free Weekend, August 4th - August 8th. They are the first to jump in with savings.

There will be more as we get closer. Get the date on your calendar and get ready to save money this Tax Free Weekend.

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