"It's a big deal": Shoppers make final back-to-school purchases for last day of tax-free holiday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The final day of this year's back-to-school tax-free holiday saw shoppers flocking to local stores to take advantage of tax exemptions on clothing, school supplies and computers. The sales tax holiday, mandated by state law, allows consumers to purchase essential school items without paying sales tax, providing a financial break for families preparing [...]

Aug 3, 2025 - 23:00
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"It's a big deal": Shoppers make final back-to-school purchases for last day of tax-free holiday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The final day of this year's back-to-school tax-free holiday saw shoppers flocking to local stores to take advantage of tax exemptions on clothing, school supplies and computers.

The sales tax holiday, mandated by state law, allows consumers to purchase essential school items without paying sales tax, providing a financial break for families preparing for the upcoming school year.

The Battlefield Mall was bustling with shoppers eager to benefit from the tax savings, with many families taking the opportunity to stock up on essentials for the new school year.

"This is the first time I actually learned about it." said Kyler Reid, who was shopping for last-minute school supplies. "We decided we would come up here and see what we can get."

"We want to get some school clothes for him." Joe Reinhart, who was shopping for his son.

Rinehart noted that the mall was less crowded on the final day of the tax holiday compared to the first day, which he described as the busiest.

The back-to-school tax-free holiday provides a valuable opportunity for families to save money on essential purchases, easing the financial burden of preparing for the new academic year.

"It's very good for all the families to come up here and get a little extra off to get clothes for their kids; backpacks and everything like that," said Rinehart, "So it's a big deal."

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