If you're gearing up for back-to-school shopping, you may want to hold off until a tax holiday kicks in. Across the country, several states are planning to pause their sales taxes on select items to help families save money during the upcoming school year. Here's a breakdown of the states and the dates for their tax holidays
Alabama (July 19-21)
Save on clothing, computers, stationery, backpacks, and books.
Arkansas (Aug. 3-4)
Enjoy tax-free shopping on clothing, computers, stationery, and backpacks.
Connecticut (Aug. 18-24)
Score deals on clothing during the tax holiday period.
Iowa (Aug. 2-3)
Get discounts on clothing purchases.
Maryland (August 11-17)
Tax-free shopping on backpacks and clothing.
Massachusetts (Aug. 10-11)
Purchase most items under $2,500 without sales tax.
Mississippi (July 12-14)
Savings on clothing and school supplies.
Missouri (Aug. 2-4)
Save on clothing, computers, stationery, and backpacks.
New Mexico (Aug. 2-4)
Enjoy tax-free shopping on clothing, computers, stationery, and backpacks.
Ohio (July 30-Aug. 8)
Look for deals on most items under $500.
Oklahoma (Aug. 2-4)
Tax-free shopping on clothing items.
South Carolina (Aug. 2-4)
Score discounts on clothing, computers, stationery, backpacks, and sporting goods.
Tennessee (July 26-28)
Save on clothing, computers, stationery, and backpacks.
Texas (Aug. 9-11)
Enjoy tax-free shopping on clothing and school supplies.
Virginia (Aug. 2-4)
Save on clothing and school supplies during the tax holiday.
West Virginia (Aug. 2-5)
Get tax breaks on clothing, computers, stationery, and sporting goods.
To make the most of these tax holidays, retailers like Target are providing lists of eligible items. For additional details and official updates on state tax holidays, you can refer to resources available through the Federation of Tax Administrators' online platform.