MS tax free weekend underway

PINE BELT, MS. - The state's tax free weekend started Friday.

Certain clothing and shoe items totaling under $100 will be free from the 7% state tax. The holiday weekend ends Saturday at midnight.

See the following information below:

Eligible:

The exemption applies to many articles of clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item (or pair), including but not limited to:

• Baby clothes

• Gym suits and school uniforms

• Hosiery

• Nightgowns and nightshirts

• Veils

• Work clothes and uniforms

Not eligible:

Single items or items sold as a unit with a sales price of $100 or more are not eligible for the exemption. In addition, the exemption does not apply to rentals of clothing or footwear. Other non-exempt items include:

• Baseball cleats

• Graduation caps and gowns

• Hair accessories

• Sports helmets and pads

• Wallets, watches and watch bands