This is Mississippi's first year to participate in a sales tax holiday. Dollar limits are per item.
Mississippi has several special conditions to follow. Layaways are not tax exempt. Only store coupons and discounts can be used to lower the price below the dollar limit. Manufacturer's coupons can't be used to bring the price below the threshold. Rain check purchases are only exempt if the item is bought during the sales tax holiday.
Neighboring states Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee also have sales tax holidays with different rules and items free from taxes.
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Dates
July 31 - August 1, 2009Clothing Exempt from Sales Tax
Clothing under $100 is exempt from sales tax in the following categories:- Athletic Socks
- Baby Clothes
- Belts With Attached Buckles
- Blouses
- Boots (general purpose)
- Caps and Hats
- Coats and Wraps
- Costumes (not rented)
- Coveralls
- Dresses
- Gloves (general use, not rented)
- Gym Suits and Uniforms
- Hooded Shirts and Sweatshirts
- Hosiery
- Jackets
- Jeans
- Jerseys
- Jogging Suits
- Leg Warmers
- Leotards and Tights
- Neckwear
- Pants
- Raincoats, Rain Hats and Ponchos
- Scout Uniforms
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Sleepwear
- Socks
- Suspenders
- Swimsuits
- Undergarments
Footwear Exempt from Sales Tax
General footwear under $100 is nontaxable, including:- Boat Shoes
- Cowboy Boots
- Cross Trainers
- Dress Shoes
- Flip-Flops or Rubber Thongs
- Hiking Boots
- Jelly Shoes
- Running Shoes (non-cleated)
- Sandals
- Slippers
- Sneakers
- Tennis Shoes
- Walking Shoes
Taxable Items
Backpacks, hair accessories, jewelry, wallets, watches and sporting apparel like roller blades and ice skates are not eligible for the tax free weekend. The Mississippi State Tax Commission has more information on taxable items.More States With Sales Tax Holidays
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
