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Missouri's sales tax holiday this weekend

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Shoppers in Missouri can shop for essentials tax-free this weekend.

The state's tax-free shopping period for back-to-school items runs from Friday through Sunday.

The state health departments also reminds parents and grandparents to make sure students' shots are up to date.

The tax exemption applies to items such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute.

  • Clothing – any article having a taxable value of $100 or less
  • School supplies – not to exceed $50 per purchase
  • Computer software – taxable value of $350 or less
  • Personal computers – not to exceed $3,500
  • Computer peripheral devices – not to exceed $3,500

Check out this list of frequently asked questions about the back-to-school sales tax holiday.

Cities NOT participating in the sales tax holiday.

Counties NOT participating in the sales tax holiday.

Districts NOT participating in the sales tax holiday.

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