The 18th annual Iowa Sales Tax Holiday is next Friday and Saturday, and Guthrie County residents are encouraged to take advantage of it by shopping locally.
Clothing and footwear with a sales price of less than $100 will be exempt from sales and local option taxes. Tax exempt items include: shirts, pants, hats, socks, shoes, and undergarments; uniforms for work and school; coats, bathing suits, leotards and tights; and diapers. Some items will remain taxable during the weekend including: computers, backpacks, school supplies, jewelry, and athletic equipment.
The sales tax holiday typically happens in August before school is back in session, as a way to make it easier for parents to get back to school clothes for their children. Businesses that sell qualified items and are open on August 4th and 5th are required to participate. The holiday does not include Sunday.
The Iowa Department of Revenue has provided lists of all exempt and taxable items. A link to their website can be found below.