Just in time for Back To School shopping, the Shop Maryland Tax-Free week is coming up, August 14th through the 20th. Comptroller Peter Franchot wants resident to take advantage of this time, not only for the kids, but for themselves. Any piece of clothing or footwear under $100 will be exempt from the state’s sales tax. The first $40 of any backpack is also tax free. A complete list of tax-exempt items can be found at “www.Marylandtaxes.gov.”