Back-To-School Tax Holiday  By Amelia Hamilton on July 29, 2013
With August right around the corner, a lot of parents are
thinking about back-to-school shopping for their kids. For
lower-income families, however, it can be difficult or
impossible to afford everything their students need to succeed.
In sixteen states, they are taking steps to make it a little
easier on families.   When shopping for new clothing, supplies,
and electronics, the sales tax can be an extra burden that
families simply can’t afford. That’s why, in these states,
consumers are offered a few days of tax-free shopping on back-
to-school essentials every August. This is a great idea. Not
only can it be the difference between a lower-income child
getting the supplies they need and going to school unprepared,
but it also means that consumers will spend more overall. That
makes this a win-win situation; kids get the supplies that they
need, and the local economy gets a boost.   While it is helpful
to lower-income families to have a weekend t