Gov. Jodi Rell visited Westfarms Mall today to underscore the 10th annual sales tax-free week on footwear and clothing under $300, saving consumers the 6-percent levy. The week runs from Sunday, August 15 through Saturday, August 21. The Blogster has a hard time imagining that next year’s bleak fiscal picture will allow the continuance of the program, which loses Connecticut about $3.5 million in tax revenue.
“Both consumers and retailers benefit from this annual end-of-summer ritual: Families get a price break and store owners get increased ‘foot traffic’ in their stores. That’s good for our economy and, in turn, good for keeping and growing jobs – our top mission right now,” Rell said in a canned quote from her press office.
Further info about the program is available through the Department of Revenue Services at www.ct.gov/drs.