Oklahomans can save money this weekend on back to school shopping thanks to no taxes on certain items.
Tammy Fate with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce says the Tax Free Holiday encourages people to shop locally Friday through Sunday.
"It really is just an opportunity to keep shoppers in Oklahoma City versus driving to surrounding states for their tax free weekends. And, it really allows the consumer the opportunity to potentially purchas a few more items before the school year kicks off."
Fate says the Tax Free Holiday has been a great success since it first started eight years ago.
"The community is very supportive of it, and its a big weekend for people to be able to get out and really enjoy some of the purchases. And, I think it allows people to make purchases that they may not be making otherwise."
According to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, the tax free items include clothing and shoes less than a hundred dollars.
Including:
- Aprons, household and shop
- Athletic supporters
- Baby receiving blankets
- Bathing suits and caps
- Beach capes and coats
- Belts and suspenders
- Boots
- Coats and jackets
- Costumes
- Diapers, children and adult, including disposable diapers
- Ear muffs
- Footlets
- Formal wear
- Garters and garter belts
- Girdles
- Gloves and mittens for general use
- Hats and caps
- Hosiery
- Insoles for shoes
- Lab coats
- Neckties
- Overshoes
- Pantyhose
- Rainwear
- Rubber pants
- Sandals
- Scarves
- Shoes and shoe laces
- Slippers
- Sneakers
- Socks and stockings
- Steel toed shoes
- Underwear
- Uniforms, athletic and non-athletic
- Wedding apparel
