Upcomng Tax Free Dates

The best week for back to school shopping may be coming soon - depending on what state you live in. Sixteen states are planning sales tax weekend breaks this year on common back to school items like clothing, computers and office supplies. Sorry my fellow NYers are state is not feeling so generous.

Mississippi: July 29-30 apparel items costing less than 100$ including footwear and clothing will be tax free.

Alabama: August 5-7 items including computers, schools supplies and books.

Arkansas: Augst 6-7 clothing under 100$ and school supplies.

Connecticut: Augsut 21-27 Colthing and footwear under 300$ will be exempt.

Florida: August 12-14 clothing, books and school supplies. Dollar limits may apply.

Iowa: August 5-6 clothing and footwear under 100$.

Louisianna: August 5-6 Most items less than 2,500$ will be exempt. This almost had me packing my bags to move.

Maryland August 14-20 Clothing and footwear under 100$.

Missouri: August 5-7 Clothing, computers and school supplies. Dollar limits may apply.

New Mexico: August 5-6 Clothing, computers and school supplies. Dollar limits may apply.

North Carolina: August 6-8 Clothing, computers, school supplies and sports equipment. Dollar limits may apply.

Oklaham: August 5-7 Clothing and footwear less than 100$.

South Carolina August 5-7 Clothing, computers and school supplies exempt.

Tennesee: August 5-7 Clothing, computers and school supplies exempt. Dollar limits may apply.

Texas: August 19-20 Clothing, footwear, backpacks and school supplies less than 100$.

Virginia: August 5-7 Clothing, footwear and school supplies. Dollar limits may apply.

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