Governor Jim Justice announced that West Virginians will have the opportunity to save money on school materials during the state’s back-to-school Sales Tax Holiday. The tax-free period will run from August 2 through August 5, 2024.
During this holiday, certain items such as clothing, school supplies, instructional materials, laptops and tablets, and sports equipment are exempt from sales tax. The tax holiday starts on Friday, August 2, 2024, and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024.
The average customer will save at least 6% on every qualified purchase. In municipalities with an additional local sales tax, savings could be up to 7%.
Exempt items include:
- Clothing with a purchase price of $125 or less
- School supplies with a purchase price of $50 or less
- School instructional material with a purchase price of $20 or less
- Laptop and tablet computers with a purchase price of $500 or less
- Sports equipment with a purchase price of $150 or less
Items bought for use in a trade or business are not exempt.
For detailed information on what can and cannot be purchased tax-free during this period, visit the Sales Tax Holiday Questions and Answers page.
