Back 2 School, Another Stimulus & a Scam Alert
Nothing feels familiar about back to school this year. This story can help you decide which school supplies to buy now even if youre not sure when your child will need them all. Just like the last stimulus, taxpayers will receive $1200, plus $500 for each dependent they claim on their taxes. This time, it shouldnt matter how old or young your dependents are, you will receive an additional $500 for each of them. Make sure youre familiar with it so you can recognize it if someone tries to trick you or a loved one.
What you need to know about shopping for school supplies this year
Supplies you need for virtual learningSome schools are distributing virtual school supply lists and separate lists for when students go back to the classroom. Sales of traditional school supplies are down 12%. Will school supplies still be available when you need them? โWe are not using community supplies anymore.โDonโt forget Texasโ Tax-Free weekendWith everything going on, you may have forgotten about Texasโ tax-free weekend. That is when school supplies and clothes and most items under $100 sold in stores and online are tax-free.