Tax holidays in the USA: when and in which states you can save on purchases

The new school year is approaching, and the thought of stocking up on fresh notebooks, pencils and folders is both exciting and scary. All these school supplies, electronics and new clothes tend to be very expensive. Unless, of course, you can buy everything you need during the tax holidays. Writes about it RetailMeNot.

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During tax holidays, some states lower sales taxes on certain items and make shopping more affordable. Most major retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Target will participate.

There are 16 states participating in the program this year, plus five states—Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon—that never charge a sales tax.

When tax holidays

It depends on the state. But keep in mind that most tax holidays start at 00:01 am and end at midnight. If your state doesn't have this privilege, it might be time to take a trip.

Tax Vacation Dates and Proposals by State for 2021

Alabama

• When: July 16-18
• What: school supplies under $ 50, books under $ 30, computers under $ 750, and clothing under $ 100.
• Details - by link.

Арканзас

• When: August 7 - August 8
• What: clothes and shoes up to $ 100, accessories up to $ 50 and some school supplies.
• Details - by link.

Connecticut

• When: 15-21 August
• What: Connecticut is waiving sales tax for an entire week on clothing and shoes costing less than $100 each. Sports uniforms and equipment are excluded.
• Details - by link.

Florida

• When: June 31 - August 9
• What: clothing, shoes and certain accessories that sell for $60 or less each, some school supplies for $15 or less each, and computers for up to $1000.
• Details - by link.

Iowa

• When: August 6 - August 7
• What: clothing or shoes selling for less than $ 100 are tax deductible. This does not include backpacks, bags, and uniforms.
• Details - by link.

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Maryland

• When: 8-14 August
• What: here, the tax holiday will also last a whole week - on clothes and shoes worth less than $100 (without accessories) and the first $40 on the purchase of a backpack.
• Details - by link.

Massachusetts

• When: August 28 - August 29
• What: all retail items priced at $ 2 or less, excluding cars, motor boats, food, telecommunications services, tobacco, marijuana, and marijuana products.
• Details - by link.

Mississippi

• When: July 30 - July 31
• What: Clothes and shoes costing less than $ 100 per piece. Backpacks are not included.
• Details - by link.

Missouri

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: any item of clothing, including shoes, costing no more than $ 100; school supplies no more than $ 50 per purchase; graphing calculators no more than $ 150; computer software from $ 350 or less; and personal computers costing less than $ 1500.
• Details - by link.

New Mexico

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: clothing or shoes priced at less than $100 each; computers up to $1000; computer equipment - $500; and school supplies for $30 or less. Note that stores are not required to participate in the New Mexico tax holiday, so ask before purchasing.
• Details - by link.

Ohio

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: Clothing starting at $ 75 per item, school supplies or school teaching materials starting at $ 20 per item or less, and teaching materials starting at $ 20.
• Details - by link.

Oklahoma

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: clothes and shoes under $ 100. Accessories, sports shoes and safety equipment are not included.
• Details - by link.

Южная Каролина

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: clothing, computers, accessories, school supplies, computers and some household goods.
• Details - by link.

Tennessee

• When: July 30 - August 1
• What: items of clothing costing less than $ 100; school supplies, including art supplies that cost $ 100 or less per item; and computers costing $ 1500 or less.
• Details - by link.

Texas

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: most clothing, shoes, school supplies, swimwear, and backpacks are under $ 100.
• Details - by link.

Virginia

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: school supplies $ 20 or less; and clothing and shoes $ 100 or less.
• Details - by link.

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West Virginia

• When: August 6 - August 8
• What: school supplies for no more than $ 20 per item; clothing and footwear priced at $ 125 or less; sports equipment for $ 150 or less; and computers and tablets for $ 500 or less.
• Details - by link.

States not participating this year

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Louisiana
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Dakota
• Utah
• Vermont
• Washington
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

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