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With painfully cutting into our budgets, saving even just a couple bucks on items such as could feel like getting something for nothing.
If you’re always hunting for a discount, or just looking for different ways to , find out if your state is offering a tax-free period this summer. Also known as sales tax holidays, these weekend or week-long events eliminate or reduce state, and sometimes local, sales tax from certain back-to school categories and beyond. This year’s list of items include books, computers, clothing and athletic gear, with 18 states participating (not counting the five states that never charge sales tax).
Check out the map below to find out if your state participates in a sales tax holiday in July or August, when it’s happening and what items are tax-free.
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Tax-free weekend dates and deals by state
Alabama
Dates: July 15 to 17, 2022
Tax-free items
- School supplies: $50 or less per item
- Books: $30 or less per item
- Computers: $750 or less per item
- Clothing: $100 or less per item
- View the on the Alabama Department of Revenue website
Arkansas
Dates: Aug. 6 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item
- School accessories: $50 or less per item
- Computers and selected school supplies
- View the on the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration website
Connecticut
Dates: Aug. 21 to 27, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding athletic gear and uniforms
- View the on the Connecticut Department of Revenue website
Florida
Dates: July 25 to Aug. 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $60 or less per item
- Select accessories: $60 or less per item
- School supplies: $15 or less per item
- Computers: Tax-free for the first $1,000 spent
- View the on the Florida Department of Revenue website
Illinois
Dates: Aug. 5 to 14, 2022
Reduced-tax items
- School supplies and clothing items totaling under $125 will receive a 5% sales tax reduction
- View the on the Illinois Department of Revenue website
Iowa
Dates: Aug. 5 to 6, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding athletic gear, backpacks and handbags
- View the on the Iowa Department of Revenue website
Maryland
Dates: Aug. 14 to 20, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item
- Backpacks: Tax-free for the first $40 spent
- View the on the Comptroller of Maryland website
Massachusetts
Dates: Aug. 13 to 14, 2022
Tax-free items
- Retail items purchased for personal use (business purchases excluded): $2,500 or less, excluding meals, motor vehicles, motorboats, gas, electricity, tobacco, marijuana products and alcoholic beverages
- View the on the Massachusetts Department of Revenue website
Mississippi
Dates: July 29 to 30, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item
- School supplies: $100 or less per item
- View the on the Mississippi Department of Revenue website
Missouri
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing: $100 or less per item
- School supplies: $50 or less per item
- Computer software: $350 or less per item
- Personal computers: $1,500 or less per item
- Graphing calculators: $150 or less per item
- View the on the Missouri Department of Revenue website
New Mexico
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item
- Computers: $1,000 or less per item
- Computer software: $500 or less per item
- School supplies: $30 or less per item
- View the on the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue website
Ohio
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing: $75 or less per item
- School supplies and books: $20 or less per item
- View the on the Ohio Department of Taxation website
Oklahoma
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding athletic gear and uniforms
- View the on the Oklahoma Tax Commission website
South Carolina
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes
- Select accessories
- School supplies
- Computers
- View the on the South Carolina Department of Revenue website
Tennessee
Dates: July 29 to 31, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item, excluding handbags, jewelry and sports gear
- School and art supplies: $100 or less per item
- Laptops, tablets and computers: $1,500 or less per item
- View the on the Tennessee Department of Revenue website
Texas
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or less per item
- School supplies: $100 or less per item
- View the on the Texas Comptroller website
Virginia
Dates: Aug. 5 to 7, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing and shoes: $100 or reseller less per item
- School supplies: $20 or less per item
- Energy Star, WaterSense and hurricane preparedness items (with qualifying limits)
- View the on the Virginia Department of Taxation website
West Virginia
Dates: Aug. 5 to 8, 2022
Tax-free items
- Clothing: $125 or less per item
- Certain school supplies: $50 or less per item
- School books and instructional materials: $20 or less per item
- Laptop and tablets: $500 or less per item
- Sports equipment: $150 or less per item
- View the on the West Virginia State Tax Department website
States that are always sales-tax free
- Alaska
- Delaware
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- Oregon
What is a tax holiday?
A tax holiday, also called a tax-free weekend or week, refers to a period of time when qualifying items are exempt from sales tax. Some states hold tax-free holidays annually, and a few even host several tax-free events throughout the year. Most states that participate in tax holidays hold an event in the summer that aligns with back-to-school shopping.
Do tax-free weekends include online sales?
Yes, online purchases for state residents made during their sales tax holiday will be tax-free, even through large online retailers like . Just make sure you follow your state’s guidelines for qualifying items.
What happens if I buy a qualifying item that’s over the dollar limit?
This varies by state. In Maryland for example, the first $40 spent on a backpack is tax-free. If you were to spend $60 on a backpack, you would only be taxed for $20. However, in a state like Massachusetts, if you go over the price limit — $2,500 for all qualifying purchases — the entire item is subject to sales tax. We recommend reviewing your state’s full item list and rules to plan accordingly.
Do all cities in a state holding a tax holiday participate?
Most states require all cities and businesses therein to participate in tax-free holidays. , and do not.
Can you save money by shopping during a tax holiday?
You can save money by avoiding sales tax during a tax holiday, particularly in states with high-average state and local sales tax rates like Tennessee (9.55%), Arkansas (9.51%) and Alabama (9.22%). That said, you’ll want to make sure you stick to a budget to avoid overspending and do your research on back-to-school deals. Some stores may offer lower prices on clothing, supplies and computers than you might receive by paying full price during a tax holiday.
