Tax-Free Weekend

TYLER — This weekend, as parents prepare for the start of the new school year, they can expect some savings on some of their purchases and retail merchants hope to get an economic shot in the arm. The tax-free weekend continues through today. You won’t pay a tax on such items as clothing, most school supplies and backpacks.

According to KETK-TV, the tax-free weekend comes at a time when retailers are struggling. The tax free holiday does bring some hope to retailers who looking for some big sales over the weekend. The savings on average come out to about eight dollars for every one hundred dollars spent.