ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland shoppers will get a break on the state’s 6% sales tax for one week this month on certain clothing and school-related items, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced Tuesday.
The annual sales tax holiday, known as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, will run from Sunday, August 10, through Saturday, August 16. During this period, consumers can purchase clothing and footwear priced under $100 without paying the sales tax. The first $40 of the purchase price for backpacks will also be exempt from the tax.
“As costs continue to go up, shopping during the sales tax holiday is a great way to keep money in the pockets of hardworking Marylanders and help their budgets go further,” Lierman said in a statement. She encouraged residents to shop within the state to support local businesses.
The sales tax holiday, established by state law in 2007, is timed to help families with back-to-school shopping.
Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance, highlighted the economic benefits of the event. “By shopping local and tax-free, we invest in our neighborhoods, strengthen our economy, and ensure a bright and affordable future for everyone,” Locklair said.
Additional information can be found on the Shop Maryland Tax Free webpage here and an FAQ is available here (PDF).
