La. Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 6 and 7

Shoppers looking for a deal at the cash register might be in luck Aug. 6 and 7, because during those days, most retail purchases will be exempt from the state’s 4 percent sales tax.

The tax exemption applies to only the first $2,500 of a purchase on “items of tangible personal property for non-business use.”

It does not apply to sales taxes collected by parishes, towns, school boards and other taxing authorities.

Items not eligible for the tax exemption include vehicles subject to license and title, most meals, laundry services and purchases of taxable services, such as hotel occupancy and athletic admissions. For more information, visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/ taxholiday.