Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend Explained | Virginia Beach News

Virginia’s sales tax holiday kicks off this Friday, offering tax-free buys on back-to-school gear, emergency supplies, and energy-efficient appliances — a sweet relief for families facing rising prices. But experts say the real impact is minimal: most shoppers were already planning to buy these items, and the state loses revenue without a meaningful economic boost. Still, lawmakers keep it alive because voters love it — and last time it was nearly canceled, the public outcry was loud enough to bring it back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b92f14ec97e27b03