Exempts from sales tax eligible school supplies costing less than $30, purchased within one week before the academic year starts.

Rhode Island S2243 amends the sales and use tax law to exempt eligible school supplies costing less than $30 from the sales tax. This exemption applies to school supplies purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year for both public and private schools. The bill specifies that the exemption is limited to eligible items costing less than $30 and takes effect upon passage.

Exempts from sales tax eligible school supplies costing less than $30, purchased within one week before the academic year starts.

Rhode Island S2243 amends the sales and use tax law to exempt eligible school supplies costing less than $30 from the sales tax. This exemption applies to school supplies purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year for both public and private schools. The bill specifies that the exemption is limited to eligible items costing less than $30 and takes effect upon passage.