Mark your calendars!!! Whether your kids want to face the facts or not, the fall school season is quickly approaching. So perhaps you can just buck up and cut yourself another summer break by taking part in your state's (or a neighboring state's) Tax FREE Weekend for some of your Back-To-School needs.
Check out the list below to see which states are participating, and when, and then identify the dollar limits on each item so that you'll know what and how much of it will be tax FREE when you shop. Before you head out, make a list... and be determined to fly in like an early bird to get the best selection of deals. Be sure too, to preview the sales ads in your area and break out your coupons to optimize your savings. Be happy and go get lucky!
Alabama's Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 7-9, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing under $100
School supplies under $50
Books under $30
Computers/computer equipment under $750
Connecticut's Tax Free Week: Aug. 15-22, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing under $300
Shoes under $300
Georgia's Tax Free Week: July 30-Aug. 2, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing under $100
Computers/computer equipment under $1500
School supplies under $20
Iowa's Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 7-8, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing under $100
Shoes under $100
Louisiana's 2009 Sales Tax Holiday: August 7-8, 2009
Applies to:
Purchases under $2,500
Excludes the purchase of taxable services, automobiles, and meals
Mississippi's Tax Free Weekend: Jul 31-Aug. 1, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing under $100
Shoes under $100
Missouri's Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 7-9, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing under $100
School supplies under $50
Computer software under $350
Computers/computer equipment under $3,500
Note: Some cities and counties in Missouri elect not to participate.
New Mexico's Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 7-9, 2009
Applies to:
All clothing and shoes under $100
School supplies under $15
Computers under $1,000
Computer equipment under $500
New York:
Shoppers are now exempt from the 4% state sales tax 365 days per year.
Applies to:
Clothing under $110
Shoes under $110
North Carolina's Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 7-9, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100
Sports and recreation equipment under $50
Computers under $3,500
Computer equipment under $250
Oklahoma's Tax Free Weekend: August 7-9, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing and shoes
Priced under $100
South Carolina's Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 7-9, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing
Accessories
Footwear
School supplies
Computers
Computer equipment
Tennessee's Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 7-9, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing under $100
School supplies under $100
Computers under $150
Texas' Tax Free Weekend: Aug. 21-23, 2009
Applies to:
Clothing and footwear under $100
Includes backpacks under $100 for elementary and secondary students
Includes layaway items
Washington D.C.'s Tax Free Week: Aug. 1-9
Applies to:
Clothing under $100
Accessories under $100
Shoes under $100
School supplies under $100
Includes layaway items