articleThe Brief New York City exempts clothing and footwear under $110 from sales tax year-round. Connecticut recently made non-electronic school supplies, such as backpacks, binders, and notebooks, tax-free year-round. CEDAR PARK, TEXAS - JUNE 22: School supplies are displayed on shelves at a Target store on June 22, 2026 in Cedar Park, Texas. Starting July 1, Connecticut introduced a new, year-round sales tax exemption for non-electronic school supplies. School supplies surgeBig picture view:Families are expected to spend nearly $175 on school supplies this year, according to data from Groundwork Collaborative.