And with that change I am reminded of a simple and practical way that Missouri is helping its families ease into the new school year: the back-to-school tax holiday. This year the tax holiday runs from Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9. Whatever you save in sales tax during the holiday, consider putting that amount into a MOST 529 savings account. By redirecting that money that you save during the back-to-school tax holiday, you are building your child’s future without stretching your budget any further. As August approaches, I hope that you will take advantage of the tax holiday and take a moment to think ahead.