Inspiring Savings

This weekend kicks off multiple Back To School Tax-Free Weekend & Sales across the USA. A chance for parents and grandparents to shop for back to school supplies, without having to pay taxes on those purchases. Check out which states are participating and what items qualify as “Tax-Free” in your State!

Back To School Tax-Free Weekend & Sales Tips 2018!

Here is the current list of Back to School Tax-Free Weekend Holidays for 2017!! This is a great time to take advantage of shopping for school supplies without having to pay for tax. Each state does have a different list of requirements for what is included in their specific Tax-Free Weekend. Keep in mind, that most states include clothing, school supplies, books, computers and more.  If your state does not sponsor a tax-free weekend, consider driving to a nearby state that does.

Prior to heading out, we recommend that you make a list of items that are required by your child/grandchild’s school so that you know exactly what you need. If you know that your child will be wearing certain name brand clothing such as Old Navy or Aeropostale, be sure to print off coupons Prior to heading out the door.

This is also a great time to stock up on home office supplies, additional school supplies for stocking stuffers and gift bag/basket additions for Christmas and impromptu birthday gifts for your kids’ friends that will inevitably pop up throughout the course of the school year.

States Offering a Tax Free Weekend (or Week) in 2018:

 

State	2018 Dates	More Information	Additional Information
Alabama	July 20 – 22, 2018	More Information	Clothing $100, Computers $750, School Supplies $50, Books $30
Arkansas	August 4-5, 2018	More Information	Clothing $100, School Supplies
Connecticut	August 19-25, 2018	More Information	Clothing and footwear Less than $100
Florida	August 3-5, 2018	More Information	School Supplies $15, Clothing $100, Computers $750
Georgia	Cancelled for 2018	More Information	School Supplies $20, Clothing $100, Computers $1000
Iowa	August 3-4, 2018	More Information	Clothing $100
Louisiana	August 3-4, 2018	More Information	All Tangible Personal Property – $2,500
Maryland	August 12-18, 2018	More Information	Clothing & Footwear – Less than $100
Mississippi	July 27-28, 2018	More Information	Clothing & Footwear – $100 or less per item
Missouri	August 3-5, 2018	More Information	Clothing $100, Computers $1,500, School Supplies $50
New Mexico	August 3-5, 2018	More Information	Clothing $100, Computers $1,000, Computer Equipment $500, School Supplies $30
North Carolina	None Known	More Information
Oklahoma	August 3-5, 2018	More Information	Clothing – $100
South Carolina	August 3-5, 2018	More Information
Tennessee	July 27-29, 2018	More Information	Clothing $100, School Supplies $100, Computers $1,500
Texas	August 10-12, 2018	More Information	Cothing, Backpacks and School Supplies- $100
Virginia	August 3-5, 2018	More Information	Clothing $100, School Supplies $20
Wisconsin	August 1-5, 2018	Cothing, Backpacks and School Supplies- $100

 

Now if your state does not offer a tax-free savings day and weekend you might want to consider going to a neighboring state so that you take part. Or contact your local state representative. 

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