Beginning July 1, 2026, nonelectronic school supplies, such as backpacks, lunchboxes, notebooks, pens and pencils, crayons, rulers and paper, are exempt from sales tax in Connecticut. For more information, see Section 272 of the act (amending Section 12-412 of the Connecticut General Statutes).
Connecticut to Implement Exemption for Nonelectronic School Supplies
Emily Morillo
June 16, 2026
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Emily Morillo
Emily Morillo is a Junior Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Analysis & Design Department at Sovos. Emily focuses on domestic sales & use taxes and related fees. She received her J.D. from Campbell University and her B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Emily is a member of the North Carolina State Bar.
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