As Students Head Back to Class, Exchange Gives Lessons in Extra Savings
DALLAS – As students and families do their homework on finding the best deals for the new school year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering military shoppers A-plus savings that effectively double the Exchange’s everyday tax-free benefit.
As several states roll out “sales tax holidays” on clothing, footwear and other school-related supplies, the Exchange will match local sales tax discounts to offer an additional percentage off (equivalent to the local sales tax rate) select back-to-school items.
“At the Exchange, every day is a sales tax holiday,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “When families shop for back-to-school supplies during state sales tax holidays, the Exchange benefit becomes even more valuable.”
The sales tax holidays start in Mississippi and Tennessee on July 29 and continue in 15 other states on various dates through Aug. 27. Shoppers can check with their state’s tax website for sales tax holiday dates and included items.
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htm or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.
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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or [email protected].