Connecticut’s 2020 Sales Tax Free Week August 16-22

August 14, 2020

The state's annual Sales Tax-Free Week is starting this Sunday, August 16 through next Saturday, August 22.

During this one week also known as sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from Connecticut sales and use tax. Connecticut’s Sales Tax-Free Week was enacted as part of the biennial budget that was signed into law last year by the governor.

Because the Covid-19 pandemic has left many families struggling to make ends meet, I am hoping that this year the tax-free holiday will help consumers save a little for the back-to-school preparations, while supporting our local businesses.

While shopping, please keep your safety and the safety of those around you a priority by wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing, as well as following all the recommended precautions and guidelines, to help limit the potential spread of Covid-19.

Specific information on Connecticut’s Sales Tax Free Week, including a listing of individual items that are exempt or taxable, can be found by visiting the Department of Revenue Services website at https://portal.ct.gov/drs and clicking the “2020 Sales Tax Free Week” link.