ISU Extension Representative Says Iowa Sales Tax-Free Weekend is Especially a Good Time for Back-to-School Shopping – Storm Lake Radio

Back-to-school shoppers may especially want to take advantage of Iowa’s Sales Tax-Free Weekend today (Fri) and tomorrow (Sat).

Iowa State University Extension Family Well-being Specialist Carol Ehlers says back-to-school shopping is the 2nd largest family expenditure of the year…

Go to the Iowa Department of Revenue website to find the list of tax-free items today (Fri) and tomorrow (Sat). A few exempt items include backpacks, sports equipment, jewelry, as well as watches and watchbands.

Ehlers suggests individuals and families take an inventory of items they already have…

Ehlers says families spend an average of 864 dollars on back-to-school items, almost as much as the amount spent for the winter holidays.

Ehlers represents 12 northwest Iowa counties with ISU Extension.