Here's a list, courtesy of NBC CT, of what's covered under "tax free" this week. Keep in mind, clothing or shoes under $99 dollars are covered but NOT all clothing. Sports uniforms are NOT covered. Neither are pot holders. Are people wearing pot holders now? Not sure we are that surprised. Click HERE for the links to complete lists of what's tax free and not tax free.
For Connecticut residents who are ready to do some back-to-school shopping or need some wardrobe changes, here is a list of just some of the things you can buy tax-free
- Antique clothing
- Arm warmers
- Athletic socks
- Bandannas
- Baseball hats
- Belts, suspenders, belt buckles
- Blouses
- Chef uniforms
- Children's bibs
- Diapers (cloth or disposable, adult or child)
- Dresses
- Earmuffs
- Employee uniforms (such as police, fire, mechanics, nurses, postal)
- Formal wear gowns
- Formal wear rentals
- Foul weather gear
- Garters
- Gloves
- Golf dresses and skirts
- Golf jackets
- Golf shirts
- Graduation caps and gowns
- Hats, caps
- Fashion boots
- Jeans
- Leg warmers
- Leotards, tights
- Overclothes
- Overshoes, rubber, boots
- Ponchos
- Rain jackets, rain suits, rainwear
- Robes
- Sashes
- Scarves
- Shirts
- Shoelaces
- Shoes (aerobic, basketball, boat, running (without cleats), safety (suitable for everyday wear)
- Ski sweaters, ski jackets
- Slippers
- Sneakers
- Socks
- Swimsuits
- Tennis clothing (dresses, hats, shorts, and skirts)
- Ties (men’s and women’s)
- Wedding gowns, headpieces, and veils
- Work clothes
Some of the taxable items, even if sold for less than $100, include:
- Athletic supporters
- Boots (fishing, mountain climbing, paddock, riding, ski)
- Gloves (athletic, garden, golf, tennis, work)
- Hair nets
- Handbags and purses
- Ice skates
- Insoles, arch supports
- Jewelry
- Lobster bibs
- Martial arts attire
- Party costumes
- Pot holders
- Riding pants
- Roller skates
- Shin guards
- Shoes (ballet, bicycle, bowling, cleated, football, golf, track, jazz, tap, turf)
- Shower caps
- Ski pants
- Sports helmets
- Sports uniforms
- Umbrellas
- Wallets
- Water ski vests
- Wet suits