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Don't forget: Tax-free weekend in Arkansas

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Arkansas' tax-free holiday starts late tonight, running Aug. 2-3 (midnight to midnight).

Why it matters: Financial anxiety could be fueling recent pressure on consumer spending, Axios' Madison Mills, writes. So the holiday is just in time to help ease some back-to-school shopping.

State of play: Tax won't be charged statewide on any item falling into categories including:

Clothing less than $100 per item.
Accessories less than $50 per item (including cosmetics, jewelry or wallets).
Electronics commonly used by students for study (computers, cell phones, tablets).
School art supplies and instructional materials.

Yes, but: Several items under safety, sporting or sewing equipment are taxable.

The bottom line: Check out the official list of what gets taxed — and what doesn't — before heading out to shop.

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Don't forget: Tax-free weekend in Arkansas

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