JULY 16, 2019 – At the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, every day is a tax holiday. While several states are offering back-to-school tax-free weekends, military shoppers can double up on the savings as the Exchange is offering an additional discount to match the local tax savings.
Exchanges in the 16 states that are hosting tax holidays will offer a percentage off (equivalent to the local tax rate) select back-to-school items, such as clothing, footwear, computers and school supplies. Eligible items vary by state.
“Shopping tax-free is a benefit military shoppers have earned,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The additional savings during the tax holiday is a way the Exchange says ‘thank you’ to our service members and their families as they prepare for a new school year.”
The tax holidays begin July 19 in Alabama and continue until August 24 in Connecticut. Shoppers can check their state’s tax website for dates and eligible items. Discount valid in stores only.
Facebook-friendly version: Double the back-to-school savings! Every day is tax-free at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, but during tax holidays in 16 states, Exchange stores will offer an additional percentage off (equal to the local tax rate) on select back-to-school items. Read more about how to save on clothing, school supplies, computers and more: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-12U.
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 62nd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.ShopMyExchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.
Story by Marisa Wolfe
Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ