Top Back-To-School Shopping Spots in Abilene for Tax-Free Weekend

I believe Abilene, has some of the best places to shop for affordable back-to-school clothing. My wife and I have eight children and for years, we had to get ready for back to school and having to shop for the lowest prices possible on both clothes and school supplies.

For affordable clothing, Abilene has some great places to shop. Below is a list with a mix of retail outlets; some sell brand-new clothing, and others offer gently worn second-hand clothes.

Nonetheless, keep in mind that the tax-free weekend is coming up on August 9-11, 2024. Purchase of certain items that cost $100 or less qualify for as a tax-free item saving you $8.25. You will get a break and not have to pay that 8.25% state sales tax, as well as any other local taxes that could be assessed.

That 8.25% may not seem like a lot, but if you take full advantage of the best back-to-school sales, promo codes, and discounts the stores will be offering, you could save quite a bit.

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Here's a list of items that qualify for the Texas tax exemption:

• Clothing - under $100 including jackets and school uniforms
• Footwear - under $100 including boots and sports shoes
• Accessorized clothing - under $100 including hats, gloves, kids' backpacks
• All School supplies - under $100 pens, pencils, notebooks, you get the idea

Here's a list of items that DO NOT qualify under the Texas tax-free weekend:

• Accessories - like gym bags, purses, handbags
• Sports clothing - like popular Cowboys or Rangers sports team t-shirts or jerseys, all sports pants, helmets, sports gear
• Sports footwear - like baseball or football cleats, soccer shoes, sports products, and waders

Remember...when shopping during the tax-free weekend, be polite and have fun.