WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday highlighted West Virginia’s upcoming Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, encouraging families to take advantage of the annual tax break as students prepare to return to the classroom.
The four-day sales tax holiday begins at 12 a.m. Friday, July 31, and continues through Monday, Aug. 3. During that period, qualifying back-to-school purchases will be exempt from the state’s 6% sales tax.
“As families across West Virginia prepare to send their children back to school, I know this time of year brings both genuine excitement and real financial stress,” said Governor Morrisey. “Between new shoes, clothes, backpack essentials, and modern classroom tech, the costs stack up quickly. As your Governor, my mission is to get government out of the way and put more of your hard-earned dollars back in your pocket.”
Eligible tax-free purchases include clothing and footwear priced at $125 or less per item, school supplies costing $50 or less per item, instructional materials priced at $20 or less per item, sports equipment costing $150 or less per item, and laptops or tablets priced at $500 or less per device.
According to the governor’s office, West Virginia taxpayers saved more than $3.5 million during last year’s sales tax holiday. State officials expect that total to increase this year as more families take advantage of the savings.
“We are building a West Virginia where our children can build a thriving life right here at home,” Governor Morrisey added. “We’re doing more than just saving families a few bucks at the register; we are investing in our children’s future, backing our local Main Street businesses, and building a stronger, more resilient West Virginia.”
The governor’s office said the sales tax holiday is part of the administration’s broader effort to reduce taxes and lower costs for West Virginians. Recent initiatives cited by the administration include a 5% across-the-board personal income tax cut and approximately $230 million in annual tax relief statewide.
