Puerto Rico Sales Tax Holiday Starts Soon

Jan 12, 2015 | Gail Cole

A reminder that Puerto Rico’s tax-free period begins at 12:01 a.m. on January 16 and concludes at midnight on January 17, 2015. It provides a brief respite from Puerto Rico sales tax for school uniforms and school supplies.

Additional information, including a complete list of qualifying items, is available here.

Sales tax holidays are a boon for shoppers but complicate tax compliance for retailers. Learn how automated sales tax software as a service (SaaS) can help.

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Sales tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.

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Gail Cole

Avalara Author Gail Cole

Gail began researching and writing about sales tax in 2012 and has been fascinated with it ever since. She has a penchant for uncovering unusual tax facts, and endeavors to make complex sales tax laws more digestible for both experts and laypeople.