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08-02-2007, 07:57 AM
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Tax Free Weekend?
When is it and what is it?
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08-02-2007, 08:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAKD
When is it and what is it?
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I think it is this weekend and you get to shop for school related supplies up to a certain price at participating locations (Best Buy in Cary) and you pay not state tax from what I understand........I would say a 50 inch 1080p plasma would be great for my "sons" education  |
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08-02-2007, 08:34 AM
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Do they charge tax on clothes and food in NC?
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08-02-2007, 08:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckycat
Do they charge tax on clothes and food in NC?
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EVERYTHING!!!!! |
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08-02-2007, 08:38 AM
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Check this thread. In it, mm34b has listed what is & isn't tax-free this weekend.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/north...x-holiday.html
Sorry to break it to ya, tluv00, but you'll still have to pay taxes on that TV!
Edited to add:
Here's a website from the NC Department of Revenue with all the info.
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08-02-2007, 08:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsSteel
Sorry to break it to ya, tluv00, but you'll still have to pay taxes on that TV!
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Did I say Plasma tv? I meant enlarged monitor to help prevent eye strain 
I don't have kids anyways. |
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08-02-2007, 09:47 AM
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Not worth stalking :D
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Cool! I forgot all about this! No taxes on "back to school items".
AND IT'S THIS WEEKEND!!! (Friday-Sunday)
.S. 105-164.13C provides an exemption for certain items of tangible personal property sold between 12:01 A.M. on the first Friday in August and 11:59 P.M. the following Sunday. For 2007, the dates are Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th. Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item; sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item, computers of $3,500 or less per item; and computer supplies of $250 or less per item will be exempt.
Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.
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08-02-2007, 10:09 AM
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Thanks Just what I wanted to know! |
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