The seven-day holiday, which runs from Saturday through Sept. 9, will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on numerous home repair and construction items.
At “An Olde Time Hardware and Building Supply” in Springfield, the name of the game is community. The building on North Main Street has been in existence for over 70 years. The store has been there for about 35 years. Tyler Wilson is a store manager and says he and his colleagues are happy to help customers get what they need, while saving some cash.Work gloves, boots, and hand tools are just a few of the items people can save on.
State economists have projected the tool-time holiday will reduce state revenue by $9.6 million and local revenue by $2.8 million. Hand tools, LED flashlights, safety glasses, protective coveralls and duffle bags that cost $50 or less.Shop lights, tool belts and electrical voltage and related testing equipment that cost $100 or less.Work boots that cost $175 or less.Wilson said customers regularly look for plumbing equipment.
The peak hurricane season is now underway. Wilson says he and his colleagues aim to make things as easy as possible.
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