Several Connecticut tax changes are set to take effect July first. School supplies will no longer be subject to the state’s sales tax, and the annual tax-free shopping week will expand to include clothing, footwear and backpacks costing up to 300 dollars. Additional tax changes affect hospitals, National Guard members and certain retirees.

Several Connecticut tax changes take effect July first, including eliminating the state sales tax on most school supplies. The state is also expanding its annual tax-free week to include clothing, footwear and backpacks costing up to 300 dollars. Lawmakers also approved several new tax deductions and credits.