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Shoppers won't have to pay the regular 7 percent sales tax on purchases of clothes and shoes that individually cost less than $100. Grown-up merchandise, including shawls, work uniforms, bow ties, religious clothing, golf dresses and support hosiery, also is eligible.
Sales tax holiday eligibles, ineligibles
The Associated Press
A short list of what's eligible and what's not eligible for Mississippi's sales tax holiday.
ELIGIBLE
Athletic socks
Baseball caps
Bowling shirts
Chef uniforms
Fishing vests (non-flotation)
Gym suits
Hunting vests
Jeans
Leg warmers
Panty hose
Scarves
Swimsuits
NOT ELIGIBLE
Aprons
Baby diapers
Fabrics
Jazz and dance shoes
Headbands
Life jackets
Safety shoes
Sports helmets
Wallets
Watches
Work gloves
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Source: Mississippi State Tax Commission
(The Sun Herald and MCT contributed to this report)
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