GREENBELT, Md. — It's hard to believe, but the first day of school is around the corner, and the Maryland Comptroller's office wants to help families save a little money when they're shopping.
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week will run from Sunday, August 9 through Saturday, August 15. During this week, qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less is exempt from the state's 6% sales tax.
The first $40 of a backpack's purchase price also qualifies for the tax exemption.
The comptroller's office also announced a partnership with the Maryland Retailers Alliance that offers a chance to win $1,000 during Tax-Free Week.
To enter, submit a short video at a brick-and-mortar Maryland store, sharing a tip to save money during Tax-Free Week.
Entries can be submitted between July 15 and August 1, and the winner will be announced on August 8.
