See When These 16 States Are Pausing Their Sales Taxes in 2024 — and What Back-to-School Items You Can Save On
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If you have kids heading back to school soon, they may already be asking to go supply shopping. After all, it’s one of the highlights of summer for many students.
With inflation and rising prices hitting many families hard, you may be looking for ways to save this school year. If you live in some states, one way to save is to wait to do school shopping when a tax holiday is taking place. That’s when some states pause their sales taxes (in particular, on back-to-school items).
Here’s a look at when several states are set to pause their back-to-school sales taxes. Keep in mind only certain types of items may count for the tax holidays, and there are generally maximum thresholds associated with items that fall under the tax relief procedures.
Alabama (July 19-21)
Clothing, computers, stationery, backpacks and books.
Arkansas (Aug. 3-4)
Clothing, computers, stationery and backpacks.
Connecticut (Aug. 18-24)
Clothing.
Iowa (Aug. 2-3)
Clothing.
Maryland (August 11-17)
Backpacks and clothing.
Massachusetts (Aug. 10-11)
Most items $2,500 or less.
Mississippi (July 12-14)
Clothing and general school supplies.
Missouri (Aug. 2-4)
Clothing, computers, stationery and backpacks.
New Mexico (Aug. 2-4)
Clothing, computers, stationery and backpacks.
Ohio (July 30-Aug. 8)
Most items under $500.
Oklahoma (Aug. 2-4)
Clothing.
South Carolina (Aug. 2-4)
Clothing, computers, stationery, backpacks and sporting goods.
Tennessee (July 26-28)
Clothing, computers, stationery and backpacks.
Texas (Aug. 9-11)
Clothing, and general school supplies.
Virginia (Aug. 2-4)
Clothing, and general school supplies.
West Virginia (Aug. 2-5)
Clothing, computers, stationery and sporting goods.
Further Information
To help shoppers and attract families doing school shopping, stores like Target are providing lists of these state tax holidays. If you want to access more information about tax holidays in your state, including information directly from the state, you can check out the online resources from the Federation of Tax Administrators.
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