State Tax Holidays

[3ipka]

Back to School items are exempt from the retail sales tax during the first weekend in August (Aug.4th through Aug. 6th this year). Please, see the detailed information and the list of eligible items at http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday

I just bought 3 boxes of disposable diapers for my 2-year old at Target - saved about $5 in sales tax!!

 

[groove1]

This year, a record 14 states are offering a tax-free weekend. While it is nice to not pay taxes, saving 7.5% off of retail isn't worth me fighting the crowds. It might make a difference on the purchase of a computer, but if you spend $100, you would only save $7.50 (where I live anyway). Gas is $3 a gallon, so to me it's not worth it. But if you are interested, here you go.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-08-02-tax-holidays_x.htm

 

[naylin6]

States with sales tax holidays, the merchandise exempt and the per-item exemption ceiling if applicable:

State Dates Items exempt and per-item ceiling

Ala. Aug. 4-6 Clothing $100; computers $750; school supplies $50; books $30

Conn. Aug. 20-26 Clothing $300

D.C. Aug. 5-13 Clothing

Ga. Aug. 3-6 Clothing $100; school supplies $20; computers $1,500; energy efficient products $1,500

Iowa Aug. 4-5 Clothing $100

Md. Aug. 23-27 Clothing $100

Mass. Aug. 12-13 All retail items $2,500

Mo. Aug. 4-6 Clothing $100; school supplies $50; computers $3,500

N.M. Aug. 4-6 Clothing $100; school supplies $15; computers $1,000

N.C. Aug. 4-6 Clothing $100; sports equipment $50; computers $3,500

S.C. Aug. 4-6 Clothing; school supplies; computers; other products

Tenn. Aug. 4-6 Clothing $100; school supplies $100; computers $1,500

Texas Aug. 4-6 Clothing $100

Va. Aug. 4-6 Clothing $100; school supplies $20


Source: Federation of Tax Administrators