BACK TO SCHOOL
This weekend, August 5th through the 7th, marks Virginia's Annual School Supply Sales Tax Holiday. School supplies costing less than $20.00 each and clothing items less than $100.00 each are exempt of Virginia's 5% retail sales tax.
The sales tax holiday in itself is not a big money saver. Think about it...you save five bucks for every $100.00 spent. But retailers take advantage of the attention the tax break brings to promote their own back to school sales, and that's where real bargains can be found.
For a list of qualifying school supply and clothing items, visit the Virginia Department of Taxation's website.
School Supply Drives
Meanwhile, a number of back to school supply drives for needy families are underway.
Dominion Virginia Power's Fill the Bucket School Supply Drive --
Friday, August 5th, 10am to 2pm, at Office Max locations across Hampton Roads
WAVY-TV 10's Operation School Supplies --
Now through the end of August at all area Langley Federal Credit Union branches, Priority Automotive and six local Office Depot locations. Website
WVEC-TV's Write Stuff --
Now through the end of August at area Farm Fresh locations, Grand Furniture and other locations. Website
Chesapeake Youth Committee --
Through August 26th, donate supplies at Chesapeake City Hall, the Chesapeake Public Safety building, or at any of the eight community centers in the city. Donations will support needy students in Chesapeake Public Schools. For information, call 757-382-6191.
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