Cape County opts into sales tax holiday

The Cape Girardeau County Commission voted Thursday to participate in the annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday in Missouri, Aug. 6-8.

By state statute, qualifying purchases of clothing, school supplies and personal computers will be exempt from Missouri's 4.225% sales tax.

Counties and local municipalities have the choice whether to join the state in offering a sales tax abatement during the Friday through Sunday period.

Cape County's share of sales tax is 1.5%.

Only purchases for personal use qualify for the exemption, according to dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/school/faq.php.

Other action

Commissioners Clint Tracy, Paul Koeper and Charlie Herbst also made the following appointments:

• Calvin Garner to the Cape County Transit Authority until June 15, 2025.
• Beth Emmendorfer to the SB-40 Board to fill an unexpired term until June 30, 2022.
• Andy Meyer to the Riverside Library Board until June 30, 2025.