Mason Highlights Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing.

“Back to school shopping can be really fun, but it can also be really expensive, especially for educators and parents with multiple children,” said Mason. “We want to make sure every student has what they need for a successful year—from notebooks to backpacks to gym shoes—without financially draining families.”

Items included in the state sales tax holiday includes:

• Clothes and school uniforms,
• Shoes, boots, and sandals,
• Seasonal apparel, including coats, rain jackets, swimwear, hats and gloves,
• School and office supplies, including paper, pens and pencils, calculators, writing tablets,
• Backpacks and lunchboxes, and more.

“Affordability is at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now, and I know how expensive even small purchases can be. So I greatly encourage everyone to take advantage of this sales tax holiday over the next week and go shopping,” said Mason. “And to all the students, teachers, and families starting a new school year, I wish you a wonderful year filled with learning, laughter, and opportunity!”

The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will be in effect from now until Sunday, Aug. 16.