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Back-to-School Tax Breaks Save Families | Joplin News
Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday just ended, but the savings still sting — literally. For three days, families stocked up on notebooks, backpacks, clothes, and even laptops without paying a dime in sales tax. It was a major budget booster, especially for households with multiple kids, helping make school prep less stressful and more affordable. With over a dozen states offering similar breaks, it’s clear policymakers recognize how heavy the back-to-school bill can be. While the tax-free window is now closed, the relief lingers — and this kind of smart policy proves government can…
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