Connecticut's sales tax holiday week applies to clothing and footwear only. Dollar limits are per item.
Clothing or shoes placed in layaway during the sales tax holiday will be exempt from tax, even if you don't pay off the layaway until after the tax free week is over. Purchases on clothes or footwear by mail, phone or the Internet are also nontaxable.
A sales and use tax exemption for the purchase or lease of a fuel-efficient passenger vehicle is available between January 1, 2008, and June 30, 2010.
Save money in neighbor state New York too. The state is tax free year round on certain items.
Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday Dates
August 16-22, 2009Clothing Exempt from Connecticut Sales Tax
Connecticut offers a year-round tax exclusion for clothing under $50. During the week-long tax break, the limit is raised to clothing under $300 per item for:- Arm and Leg Warmers
- Bandannas
- Bathing Caps
- Belts, Belt Buckles and Suspenders
- Blouses
- Children's Bibs
- Diapers (cloth or disposable, adult or child)
- Dresses
- Ear Muffs
- Formal Gowns
- Formal Rentals
- Foul Weather Gear
- Gloves
- Golf Attire
- Graduation Caps and Gowns
- Gym, Jogging and Sweat Suits
- Handkerchiefs
- Hats and Caps
- Hosiery
- Jeans
- Leotards and Tights
- Overclothes
- Ponchos
- Rain Wear
- Robes
- Sashes
- Scarves
- Scout Uniforms
- Shirts
- Shoelaces
- Ski Sweaters and Jackets
- Sleepwear
- Socks
- Swimsuits
- Tennis Clothing
- Ties
- Undergarments
Footwear Exempt from Connecticut Sales Tax
A tax exclusion for footwear under $50 is in effect all year. During the annual week-long exclusion, the limit is raised to shoes with a sales price less than $300 in the following categories:- Aerobic Shoes
- Basketball Sneakers
- Bicycle Sneakers (non-cleated)
- Boat Shoes
- Hiking Boots
- Overshoes, Rubbers and Boots
- Running Shoes (non-cleated)
- Safety Shoes (for everyday use)
- Slippers (sleepwear)
- Tennis Shoes
Taxable Items
Jewelry, purses, umbrellas and accessories such as hair bows are not exempt from sales tax. Footwear with a sports and recreation purpose like baseball cleats and tap shoes does not qualify for the sales tax holiday. A full explanation on taxable items is available from the Connecticut Department of Revenue.More States With Sales Tax Holidays
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
