Wednesday, June 22, 2011

SALES TAX FREE WEEKEND IN ARKANSAS

FIRST ANNUAL "SALES TAX HOLIDAY" IN ARKANSAS--

Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 12:01 a.m.

through

Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.


State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of:

(1) Clothing and footwear if the sales price is less than $100 per item;

(2) Clothing accessories and equipment if the sales price is less than $50 per item;

(3) School supplies;

(4) School art supplies; and

(5) School instructional materials.

Exemptions apply. For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (501) 682-7104.

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