Maryland's Tax-Free Week is underway, giving shoppers the chance to purchase certain items without paying the state's 6% sales tax.

The exemption ends at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Eligible items include clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less, plus the first $40 of backpack and book bag purchases. The Maryland General Assembly designated clothing, footwear, and backpacks as eligible for the August tax-free period.

What qualifies for tax-free status

Qualifying items priced at $100 or less include:

Sweaters

Shirts

Slacks

Jeans

Dresses

Robes

Underwear

Belts

Shoes and boots

Backpacks and bookbags (first $40 only)

Each qualifying item selling for $100 or less will be exempt, regardless of the total purchase amount. Two $60 sweaters sold together are both exempt, even

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