Back to School Tax Free Weekend

What is Tax Free Weekend?

Tax Free Weekend is something that started as a way to help people save money when back to school shopping by not having any sales tax on the purchase of certain items ( mostly items needed for kids as they start a new year of school). It was a time that the majority of the states did this but this annual tradition is becoming rarer and rarer. In the year of Covid we are down to 15 states that will be participating this year.

What Can you Buy on Tax Free Weekend?

Here are the Basics that you can be sure to purchase during tax free weekend. Remember even though this is for back to school this is a great time to get office supplies if your like me and working from home.

• School Supplies
• Clothes
• Shoes
• Laptops
• Desktops
• Tablets
• Printers

Will Tax Free Weekend Be Online?

One of the most popular questions that I get every year is can I shop online and still get the tax break? In the early year that would have been a hard no but now its yes. Retailers are now fully aware of these days and make sure they have great sales just for this weekend.

What States are NOT Having Tax Free Weekend?

There are more not doing tax free weekend and I personally just believe its something that states are not only phasing out but also due to budget cuts. Check out the list below of states that are NOT part of tax free weekend this year

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Louisiana
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Dakota
• Utah
• Vermont
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

What States Are Have Tax Free Weekend?

Check out the Complete Back to School Tax Free Weekend Dates & Tax Free Days the states that ARE participating in this years tax free weekend.

Alabama Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Alabama is July 17-19, 2020
Alabama Back to School Tax Exempt Items Include: Clothing, Coats, and Shoes ($100 or less), Computers ($750 or less), School Supplies ($50 or less per item), Books ($30 or less per book).

Arkansas Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Arkansas is August 1-2, 2020
Arkansas Back to School Tax Exempt Items Include: Clothing, Coats, Shoes and Costumes (Less than $100 per item), Accessories: Including purses, Jewelry (Less than $50), School Supplies (Based on Supply lists), Reference Books and Textbooks.

Connecticut Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Connecticut is August 16 – 22, 2020
Connecticut Back to School Tax Exempt Items Includes: All Clothing and Footwear under $100 per item. Athletic Uniforms and Gear Excluded.

Iowa Tax Free Weekend 2020Iowa Tax Free Weekend 2020

Iowa Tax Free Weekend is August 7-8, 2020
Iowa Back to School Tax Exempt Items Includes: Clothing, School Uniforms, Coats, Shoes (Up to $100 per item), Excludes Backpacks, Book Bags, Handbags, Cleats, & Athletic Uniforms.

Maryland Tax Free Weekend 2020

Maryland Tax Free Weekend is August 9-15, 2020
Maryland Back to School Tax Exempt Items Includes Clothing, Shoes, Coats, School Uniforms (Up to $100 per item), Backpacks (Includes up to first $40).

Mississippi Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Mississippi is July 24 – 25, 2020
Mississippi Back to School Tax Exempt Items Include: Clothing, Shoes, Coats, and Uniforms (Up to $100 per item), Excludes Backpacks.

Missouri Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Missouri is August 7-9, 2020
Missouri Tax Free Weekend includes clothing, school supplies, computers, and more. Up to $100 Clothing, and $1500 on computers, Up to $50 on School Supplies.

New Mexico Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in New Mexico is August 7-9, 2020
New Mexico Back to School Tax Exempt Items Include: Clothing and Shoes, School and Work Uniforms (Less than $100 per item), School Supplies (Less than $30 per item) Calculators (Less than $200 per item), Backpacks (Less than $100 per item), Computers (Less than $1,000).

Ohio Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Ohio is August 7-9, 2020
Ohio Back to School Tax Exempt Items Includes Clothing and Shoes (Less than $75 per item), School Supplies (Less than $20 per Item), Instructional Materials (Less than $20 per item).

Oklahoma Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Oklahoma is August 7-9, 2020
Oklahoma Back to School Tax Exempt Items Includes: Clothing and Shoes (Less than $100 per item), Excludes Accessories, Athletic Footwear & Protective Gear.

South Carolina Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in South Carolina is August 7-9, 2020
South Carolina Tax Exempt Items Include Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Costumes, Swimwear, Skates, Dance, and Athletic Shoes, School Supplies, Backpacks, Printer Supplies, Computers, Printers, Software, Sheets, Bedding, Pillows, Blankets, Towels.

Tennessee Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee is July 31 – August 2, 2020
Tennessee Tax Exempt Items Include Clothing, Shoes, Coats, School Uniforms, & Hats ($100 or less), School Supplies & Backpacks ($100 or less), Computers and Tablets ($1500 or less).

Texas Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Texas is August 7-9, 2020
Texas Back to School Tax Exempt Items includes Clothing, Footwear, Backpacks, Uniforms, Coats, & Swimwear (Up to $100 per item), School Supplies including lunchboxes, and calculators (Up to $100 per item).

Virginia Tax Free Weekend 2020

Tax Free Weekend in Virginia is August 7-9, 2020
Back to School Tax Exempt Items include: Clothing, Shoes, Rain Gear, School Uniforms, & Costumes ($100 or less per item), Excludes Sports Equipment, Protective Gear, and Jewelry.

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