Arkansas' Tax Free Weekend (Sales Tax Holiday) will be coming up on August 4th and 5th to help parents get their kids the supplies they need for Back To School.
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 4, 2018, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 5, 2018, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday. (Arkansas.gov)
WHAT'S COVERED ON THE TAX FREE WEEKEND:
State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of: (1) Clothing and footwear if the sales price is less than one hundred dollars ($100) per item; (2) Clothing accessories and equipment if the sales price is less than fifty dollars ($50) per item; (3) School supplies; (4) School art supplies; and (5) School instructional materials.
Click here for a list of Consumer FAQs and see the full list of items covered on the Tax Free Weekend below.