Right now, I have separate school supply lists going for each kid in my household. Since we live in the South and school starts August 1 for high school and younger, things are a bit hectic shopping-wise.

Sales are popping up here and there and online deals are winning, but one of the events that helps parents out is the tax-free holiday. Never heard of it? It’s possible you haven’t if you don’t have children in school, but there are more spoils to be claimed that are not related to school supplies.

What does this mean? Certain items will be available for purchase without any added sales tax. In addition to school supplies, you can usually score clothing, electronics, and a few chosen household items.

The key is to keep up with the dates, and that is exactly what we’re going to help you do today. Compiled below is a roundup of all the states that are having their tax-free holiday weekends in the coming weeks. Be ready to hunt the sales ads and make your lists!

1. July 20 – 22 Alabama

   Save on clothing $100 or less, computers $750 or under, school supplies $50 or less, or books under $30.

2. July 27 – 28 Mississippi

   Applies to clothes and footwear that’s less than $100.

3. July 27 – 29 Tennessee

   For clothing that is $100 or less, school supplies that cost under $100, and computers that are $1500 or under.

4. August 1 – 5 Wisconsin

   Clothing and supplies with a limit of $75, computer-related supplies $250 or less, and computers that are no more than $750.

5. August 3 – 4 Iowa

   Only applies to clothing that doesn’t cost more than $100.

6. August 3 – 5 Florida

   Clothing $60 limit, and school supplies – $15. Why only $15, Florida?

7. August 3 – 5 Missouri

   Clothing $100 or less; computers $1500 or under; school supplies $50.

8. August 3 – 5 New Mexico

   Save on clothes $100 or less, school supplies $30 or under, computers $1,000 or less, and computer equipment $500 or under.

9. August 3 – 5 Ohio

   Clothing $75 or under and school supplies up to $20 in price.

10. August 3 – 5 – Oklahoma

    Clothing only $100 or less.

11. August 3 – 5 South Carolina

    No dollar limit set, but certain items do not qualify. Go ahead and shop for clothing, accessories, footwear, school supplies, computer gear, and bed linens. Read more here.

12. August 3 – 5 Virginia

    This goes for clothing $100 or under, schools supplies $20 or less, generators $1,000 or under, or energy star products that are $2,500 or less.

13. August 4 – 5 Arkansas

    Clothing with $100 or limit; school supplies with no dollar limit.

14. August 10 – 12 Texas

    Clothes, book bags, and school supplies that are $100 or less.

15. August 12 – 18 Maryland

    Save money on clothing and footwear that’s $100 or less.

16. August 19 – 25 Connecticut

    For clothing or footwear that is $100 or under.

17. August 31 – September 2 Mississippi

    For those that need it: ammo, firearms, and hunting supplies.

Be sure to double check the rules for which items are exempt from the holiday and will require you to pay tax. If you don’t see your state on this list, it means they are either not participating in back-to-school tax holiday sales or that their dates are not approaching before September.

Sorry! You can shop in a neighboring state if possible. If your state isn’t doing it at all or for this year, contact your local legislator about making a change.

Are you looking forward to tax-free back-to-school shopping? Do you wind up saving money? What’s your shopping strategy for this time of year?

Source:

Federation of Tax Adminstrators