Virginia’s tax free weekend kicks off on Aug. 5

ROANOKE, Va. – School is right around the corner and if you’re looking for a way to save on school supplies, this weekend will be the perfect time to do so.

The sales tax holiday will kick off this Friday, Aug. 5 and will last until Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m.

You will not be charged a Virginia sales tax on school supplies $20 or less per item or any clothing or shoes for $100 or less per item.

Here’s a look a closer look at what all will be tax-free this weekend:

• School supplies, clothing and footwear
  • School supply items that are $20 or less per item
  • Clothing or footwear that is $100 or less
• Hurricane preparedness items
  • Portable generators that are $1,000 or less
  • Gas-powered chainsaws $350 or less
  • Chainsaws $60 or less
  • Other hurricane items that are $60 or less
• Energy Star and WaterSense products
  • Products that cost $2,500 or less

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