Shoppers in Maryland will save a little on some purchases next week. The state’s annual tax-free week gets underway Sunday. The state sales tax is waived on purchases of clothing and footwear under 100 dollars. Eligible items include sweaters, shirts, pants, belts, underwear, shoes and boots. Tax will also be waived on the first 40 dollars of a bookbag or backpack purchase. The tax holiday will end on August 16th.