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Sales Tax Holidays

Save money on back-to-school costs during the annual sales tax holidays. Also look for other sales tax holiday savings in neighboring states that may have different rules and even better deals. Use this complete list to see which states are participating, which items are eligible and state-by-state guidelines you need to know before you go shopping.

Alabama Tax Free Weekend

Alabama has an extensive list of items free from sales tax during its tax free weekend. See what's included and when you can take advantage of the savings.

Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday

Connecticut's sales tax holiday runs for one week for back-to-school savings. The state is also offering a sales and use tax exemption for fuel-efficient passenger motor vehicles.

Georgia Tax Free Weekend

Georgia has a long list of eligible items that are free from tax during the state's sales tax free weekend. Find out what's covered and what's not before you hit the stores.

Florida Sales Tax Holiday

Florida's sales tax holidays cover hurricane preparedness and back-to-school shopping. Each year, the Florida Legislature votes to decide if the state will participate in a tax free weekend.

Iowa Tax Free Weekend

Iowa's annual tax free weekend helps you save money before the kids go back to school. Read the list of eligible items to make sure your purchases qualify.

Louisiana Tax Free Holiday

Louisiana's tax free holiday has a generous price limit per item. Find out more about the state's sales tax free holiday.

Maryland Sales Tax Holiday

Maryland has announced its sales tax holiday will return. Another tax free weekend will also be held for Energy Star products.

Mississippi Sales Tax Weekend

Mississippi's sales tax holiday is one of the earliest tax free weekends in the country. This printable list details the tax exempt items for easy back-to-school shopping.

Missouri Sales Tax Weekend

Missouri now has two tax free weekends. One is for energy products and the other is for back-to-school shoppers. See a list of cities participating and eligible items.

New Mexico Sales Tax Weekend

New Mexico's sales tax holiday includes many types of items for back-to-school shoppers. Find out which of your purchases are eligible for the tax free weekend.

New York Sales Tax Exemptions

New York is now sales tax exempt all year. Certain limits apply in New York City for clothing and footwear.

North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday

North Carolina's sales tax holiday offers a variety of products that are free from tax. The state is offering two tax free holidays for both back-to-school shoppers and customers buying Energy Star products.

Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday

Oklahoma's sales tax holiday gets the kids to go back to school. Print a list of items exempt from sales tax for your shopping trip.

South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday

South Carolina's sales tax holiday gives back-to-school shoppers many ways to save money. Items for bed and bath are included, making this state's tax free weekend different from most other states.

Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday

Tennessee's state sales tax holiday offers many qualifying items beyond the basics of clothing and footwear. This printable list details the items eligible for back-to-school savings.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday

Texas' sales tax holiday runs for one weekend in August. See a list of qualifying items and special rules before you head out to the stores.

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday

Virginia's sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping covers a variety of items. Find out what's tax exempt and what's not.

Washington, D.C., Sales Tax Holiday

Washington, D.C. holds two sales tax holidays a year. Read the list of qualifying items and find out which days the sales tax holidays will take place.

West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday

West Virginia's sales tax holiday spans three months. Eligible items include computers, printers and scanners for back-to-school shoppers.
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