Tax Free weekends are here and it’s time for back-to-school season! Everyone is excited about Sales Tax Holidays because during this time you can save money by shopping tax-free on select items like school supplies, computers, clothing, and more. Many online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target participate as well. Please note that each state may have specific items that are not eligible, so make sure to check out their lists.
Check out the dates for each of the states below, and a few categories the tax-free is eligible for!
Tax-Free Shopping Weekends 2024!
Back-to-School Items Excluded from Tax in Most States
- Laptops, Desktops, Tablets
- Computer Related Accessories
- Handbags, Backpacks, Wallets, Diaper Bags
- Clothing and Shoes
- School Supplies – crayons, scissors, notebooks, folders etc
- Learning Aids – flashcards, matching games, puzzles, interactive books
Which States are Doing Back To School Tax-Free Shopping?
- Florida July 29 – August 11 – clothing up to $60/item, backpacks up to $60/item, school supplies up to $15/item, computers up to $1,000/item.
- Maryland August 11 – 17 – clothing & shoes up to $100/item, the first $40 of a backpack purchase.
- Massachusetts August 10 – 11 – retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use
- Texas August 9 – 11 – clothing and shoes up to $100/item, school supplies & backpacks up to $100/item.
Alabama July 19 – 21 – clothing up to $100/item, computers up to $750/item, school supplies up to $50/item, books up to $30/item.Arkansas August 3 – 4 – clothing and footwear up to $100/item, accessories under $50, select school/art supplies, select books )workbooks, textbooks), electronic devices (no maximum)Iowa August 2 – 3 – clothing & footwear for $100/item.Mississippi July 12 – July 14 – clothing & footwear up to $100/item, school supplies up to $100/item.Missouri August 2 – 4 – clothing & shoes up to $100/item, school supplies up to $50/transaction, computer equipment up to $1,500/item, graphing calculators under $150/item, computer software up to $350/item.Ohio July 30 – August 8 – clothing & shoes up to $75/item, school supplies up to $20/item.Oklahoma August 2 – 4 – clothing & shoes up to $100/item.South Carolina August 2 – 4 – clothing, shoes, school supplies, computers, books, bedding, diapers, musical instruments (no limit stated).Tennessee July 26 – July 28 – clothing up to $100/item, school supplies up to $100/item, computers up to $1,500/item.Virginia August 2 – 4 – school supplies up to $20/item, clothing up to $100/item.West Virginia August 2 – 5 – clothing up to $125/item, school supplies up to $50/item, sports equipment up to $150/item, computers/tablet up to $500/item.
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California even stopped the dollar deals
California’s taxes are soooo high that they can afford to do it out here
Yay! Can’t wait! Just in time for school
So Georgia has stopped tax free weekend, I don’t understand why???
Hello Melissa! I did a quick Google search and found that Georgia has suddenly stopped giving tax free in a while now maybe it was the same reason just like last year. For more information you can check it out here. Hope that helps!
Is it in all states or just the ones listed?
Hi there! It’s only for those states that are listed. Hope this explains it!
Hello, I don’t have access to the list of states. I’m in Louisiana…??
Hi there! I did a quick Google search and unfortunately, Louisiana doesn’t have any scheduled sales tax holidays. Hope this helps!
no cali
of course California would never be tax free 🤦🏼♀️
Right California never gives us a break
We’re going back to school two weeks earlier this year so tax free weekend is a few days after school starts. But at least it will come before my freshmen in college starts.
No tax yay
This what all parents need