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Connecticut tax holiday Aug. 16-22

August 15, 2009

Attention Connecticut shoppers. Starting tomorrow, you have seven days to save some sales taxes.

Connecticut already has a standing tax exemption on purchases of most clothing and footwear costing less than $50.

Connecticut sales tax holiday But during the Nutmeg State's annual Sales Tax Holiday Week, running from Aug. 16 through Aug. 22 this year, the state's 6 percent levy won't be collected on individual pieces of apparel costing up to $300 each.

Even better, during the holiday there is no limit on the number of items that qualify for the exemption in a given
shopping trip or throughout the week.

To make sure you get the most tax break, keep an eye out for specials offered by stores. Since sales
tax is calculated after any coupons or discounts are applied, the price cuts could help bring an item originally carrying a price tag in excess of the $300 threshold down to a tax-free purchase amount.

And double check your shopping list. Non-apparel accessories will be taxed. Department of Revenue Special Notice 2003(3) lists the tax-free and taxable items.

Connecticut revenue officials also have created Special Notice 2006(10), which provides additional details and examples of various shopping situations, such as custom orders and layaways, and how the sales tax holiday exemption works in those cases.

Happy shopping!


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TO WRAP UP 2026

It’s over! With October’s extended filing deadline behind us, it is now time to focus on year-end moves to reduce your 2026 tax bill. 

You’ll find ways to do just that on the Tax Tips page (see the More Tax Posts drop-down menu at the top of the blog), as well as the separate tax tip pages for each month, notably October through December. If you’re on the Tax Tips page, you’ll find a monthly list at the end of this column. If you’re on another blog page, you can head straight to the October tips; at the bottom of that tips page you’ll find links to all the other 11 months’ collections of tax advice.

Not to spoil what you’ll find in that tax advice, but it does cover such things as tax deductions for charitable donations, investment moves that could reduce tax due, and ways to max out your tax-favored retirement savings. 

Finally, as the year winds down, things get hectic. There are lots of other things to occupy our time, like the much more fun upcoming holidays. But don’t lose sight of taxes, since timing is key. To be of use, most tax moves must be made by the end of the tax year. That’s Thursday, Dec. 31, which also is the last business day of the year. 

So that you don’t miss that final tax year deadline, also keep an eye on the countdown clock below. It will keep you on top of just how much time is left to make important, tax-saving moves. (Note: I’m in the Central Time Zone, so adjust accordingly for where you live.)

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