Once again, teachers and parents can benefit from Missouri's sales tax holiday for certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, supplies and computers. The sales tax holiday is Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5.
The sales tax exemption is limited to:
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Clothing - any article having a taxable value of $100 or less
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School supplies - not to exceed $50 per purchase
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Computer software - taxable value of $350 or less
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Personal computers - not to exceed $3,500
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Computer peripheral devices - not to exceed $3,500
Cities have the option to participate; eligible items purchased in those cities will be exempt from all sales taxes. Back-to-school purchases at businesses in non-participating communities will still be exempt from state and county sales taxes, but city taxes will still apply.
Neighboring cities participating in the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday include:
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Chesterfield
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Cottleville
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Hazelwood
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Lake St. Louis
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Maryland Heights
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O’Fallon
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St. Charles
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Troy
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Warrenton
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Wentzville
For more information about items that qualify for the sales tax holiday and a complete list of counties and cities participating, visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website.