Bill > SF748

This bill establishes a week-long sales tax holiday in Minnesota for certain school supplies and book bags, starting at 12:01 a.m. on July 31 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on August 6 each year. During this period, specific school-related items will be exempt from sales tax, including book bags priced at $60 or less and school supplies priced at $15 or less per item. The bill provides an extensive list of qualifying school supplies, which encompasses a wide range of items typically used by students, such as binders, calculators, notebooks, pencils, pens, scissors, and many others. The detailed list ensures clarity about what items are included in the tax holiday. This sales tax exemption is designed to help families save money on back-to-school purchases by reducing the cost of essential school items. The provision will become effective for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025, giving retailers and consumers advance notice of the upcoming tax holiday.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0748&ssn=0&y=2025