Sales tax holiday starts today, runs through weekend

Parents are always looking for bargains — especially when it comes to back-to-school shopping.

This weekend, you’re in luck.

The August Sales Tax Holiday takes place today, Saturday and Sunday at participating retail stores in Virginia.

Qualifying school supplies worth less than $20 and clothing less than $100 will be exempt from the state and local retail sales tax during this tax-free holiday.

Rita West, JCPenney department supervisor, said this weekend is the best time to save on back-to-school items.

“Especially with the way things are now, everyone is trying to save a little money,” West said of the current economic downturn. “We need all of the help we can get.”

She added that her store also has 70 percent off during a storewide clearance.

Tax holiday clothing items include: shirts, jeans, baby clothing, shoes, boots, and accessories — just to name a few. Computers don’t qualify as a school supply.

Rhonda Simmons can be reached at 825-0771 ext. 125 or .