Connecticut Tax-Free Week Offers Savings on Apparel and School Supplies
Connecticut's annual tax-free week is offering shoppers savings on clothing, shoes, backpacks, and other school supplies through Saturday, August 22nd. This year, the per-item price cap for clothing and shoes has been raised to $300, and non-electronic school supplies are…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 17, 2026 —
Connecticut shoppers can take advantage of savings on a variety of items during the state’s annual tax-free week, which concludes on Saturday, August 22nd. The event provides an opportunity to purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks, and other school supplies without paying sales tax.
This year, the price limit for individual clothing and shoe items eligible for the tax exemption has been increased to $300. Additionally, a significant change for shoppers is the permanent exemption of non-electronic school supplies from sales tax throughout the entire year. This means that common back-to-school essentials such as notebooks, pens, and binders will not be subject to sales tax regardless of the time of year.
Both in-store and online purchases are eligible for the tax-free savings. This allows consumers to shop through their preferred method and still benefit from the reduced prices on qualifying items. The tax-free week is a recurring event aimed at providing financial relief to consumers, particularly families preparing for the upcoming school year.
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