Schools

For back to school purchases, both Virginia and Maryland have "Tax Free Days" planned. Both have limitations on clothing and footwear items each under $100 and school supplies each under $20. Their dates are:

Virginia's Tax free days are August 6-8, 2010

Maryland's Tax free days are August 8-14, 2010

Washington, D.C. repealed their sales tax holiday for 2009. It was originally approved for Aug. 1-9, 2009, but was rescinded in an effort to save money for the district. Should Washington, D.C. decide to approve a sales tax holiday for 2010, it will be updated at the District of Columbia's Office of Tax and Revenue web site.

Schools are important in selecting where to live. Better schools generate more demand and higher home prices. The following are main public, private schools and colleges & universities: