These states are gearing up for Tax Free Weekend (because those school supplies aren’t going to pay for themselves)
If you’ve been putting off school supply shopping, are in the market for a big purchase, or you’re ready to stock up on clothes, it’s possible your procrastination is about to pay off (we’re right there with you!). Several states across the U.S. have tax free holidays, which means two full days (if not longer) of skipping the sales tax on your shopping trips. And, probably not-so-coincidentally, these Tax Free Weekends land right around the back-to-school rush.
It’s totally possible your state is one that’s participating. But, keep in mind that some businesses may have to collect local or city taxes, and some states don’t have sales tax to begin with (you lucky ducks!). You may also be able to find websites that offer Tax Free Weekend deals, and Amazon will honor individual states’ sales tax holidays, too. Check out the list and see if you have a big shopping weekend in your future.
Note: Values are listed per item. For additional information, visit the Federations of Tax Administors website.
Alabama — July 21-23
- Clothing up to $100
- Computers up to $750
- School supplies up to $50
- Books up to $30
Arkansas — August 5-6
- Clothing up to $100
- School supplies up to $100
Connecticut — August 20-26
- Clothing up to $100
- Footwear up to $100
Florida — July 24-August 6
- School supplies up to $50
- Clothing up to $100
- Computers up to $1,500
Iowa — August 4-5
- Clothing up to $100
Maryland — August 13-19
- Clothing up to $100
- Footwear up to $100
Missouri — August 4-6
- Clothing up to $100
- Computers up to $1,500
- School supplies up to $50
New Jersey — August 26-September 4
- School supplies
- Art supplies
- Instruction manuals
- Computers up to $3,000
New Mexico — August 4-6
- Clothing up to $100
- Computers up to $1,000
- Computer equipment up to $500
- School supplies up to $30
Ohio — August 4-6
- Clothing up to $75
- School supplies up to $20
Oklahoma — August 4-6
- Clothing up to $100
South Carolina — August 4-6
- Clothing
- School supplies
- Computers
Tennessee — August 1-October 31
- Food/food ingredients
Texas — August 11-13
- Clothing up to $100
- Backpacks up to $100
- School supplies up to $100
West Virginia — August 4-7
- Clothing up to $125
- School supplies up to $20
- Sports equipment up to $150
- Computers or tablets up to $500
