Tax-Free Shopping Dates: A State-by-State Guide - post

As the new school year approaches, families are preparing to stock up on essential supplies. To ease the financial burden, many states offer tax- #free shopping dates, allowing shoppers to purchase certain items without paying sales tax. These events are a great opportunity to save on clothing, school supplies, and even electronics. Below is a comprehensive guide to the tax-free shopping dates for each state in the upcoming school year.

Alabama

• Dates: July 19-21, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing (up to $100 per item), school supplies (up to $50 per item), #books (up to $30 each), and computers/computer equipment (up to $750).

Arkansas

• Dates: August 3-4, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (less than $100 per item), accessories (less than $50 per item), school supplies, and art supplies.

Connecticut

• Dates: August 18-24, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (less than $100 per item).

Florida

• Dates: July 29-August 11, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing, footwear, and accessories (up to $100 per item), school supplies (up to $50 per item), personal computers and accessories (up to $1,500).

Iowa

• Dates: August 2-3, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (up to $100 per item).

Maryland

• Dates: August 11-17, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (up to $100 per item), first $40 of a backpack/bookbag.

Massachusetts

• Dates: August 10-11, 2024
• Items Covered: Retail items (up to $2,500 per item, excluding motor vehicles, boats, meals, utilities, and telecommunication services).

Mississippi

• Dates: July 12-14, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (up to $100 per item), school supplies.

Missouri

• Dates: August 2-4, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing (up to $100 per item), school supplies (up to $50 per item), computer software (up to $350), personal computers (up to $1,500), computer peripheral devices.

New Mexico

• Dates: August 2-4, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (less than $100 per item), school supplies (less than $30 per item), computers (less than $1,000), related computer hardware (less than $500).

Ohio

• Dates: August 2-4, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing (up to $75 per item), school supplies (up to $20 per item), instructional materials (up to $20 per item).

Oklahoma

• Dates: August 2-4, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (up to $100 per item).

South Carolina

• Dates: August 2-4, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing, accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers, and computer equipment.

Tennessee

• Dates: July 26-28, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing (up to $100 per item), school supplies (up to $100 per item), computers (up to $1,500).

Texas

• Dates: August 9-11, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks (up to $100 per item).

Virginia

• Dates: August 2-4, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing and footwear (up to $100 per item), school supplies (up to $20 per item).

West Virginia

• Dates: August 2-5, 2024
• Items Covered: Clothing, School instruction material, Sports equipment, Computer or tablet

Important Note: It's crucial to verify these dates with your state's department of revenue, as changes can occur.

Tips for Maximizing Your Savings

• Plan Ahead: Make a list of the items you need and research which stores offer the best deals.
• Know the Limits: Be aware of the price limits for tax-free eligibility to avoid surprises at the checkout.
• Shop Early: Popular items can sell out quickly, so try to shop as #early as possible during the tax-free period.
• Combine Discounts: Use coupons, store promotions, and sales to maximize your savings beyond the tax-free benefits.
• Check Online: Some states extend tax-free benefits to online purchases, so explore online shopping options.

By taking advantage of tax-free shopping dates, families can significantly reduce their back-to-school expenses. Happy shopping and have a great school year!