Tax-free weekends are here, and it’s time for back-to-school season! Everyone is excited about Sales Tax Holidays because during this time, you can save money by shopping tax-free on select items like school supplies, computers, clothing, and more. Many online retailers, such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target, participate as well. Please note that each state may have specific items that are not eligible, so make sure to check out their lists.
See these current sales available:
- Target School Supplies Deals from 25¢
- Walmart Back to School Items from 25¢
- School Supplies Deals To See at Amazon
Check out the dates for each of the states below, and a few categories the tax-free is eligible for!
Tax-Free Shopping Weekends 2026!
Back-to-School Items Excluded from Tax in Most States
- Laptops, Desktops, Tablets
- Computer-Related Accessories
- Handbags, Backpacks, Wallets, Diaper Bags
- Clothing and Shoes
- School Supplies – crayons, scissors, notebooks, folders etc
- Learning Aids – flashcards, matching games, puzzles, interactive books
Which States are Doing Back-to-School Tax-Free Shopping?
Tennessee July 31st – August 2nd – clothing up to $100/item, school supplies up to $100/item, computers up to $1,500/itemNew Mexico July 31st – August 2nd – clothing and shoes for under $100/item, computers for under $1000/item, computer peripheral items for under $500/item, school supplies for under $30/itemWest Virginia July 31st – August 3rd – clothing up to $125/item, school supplies up to $50/item, sports equipment up to $150/item, laptop and tablet computers up to $500/item, instructional materials up to $20/itemArkansas August 1st – 2nd – certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and ClothingIowa August 7th – 8th – clothing & footwear for $100/itemMississippiJuly 10th – 12th –clothing, footwear, or school supplies if the sales price of a single item is less than $100Alabama July 17th – 19th – certain clothing up to $156/item, computers, computer software, and school computer supplies up to $1,173, textbooks up to $47/item, and school supplies, school art supplies, and school instructional material up to $78/itemMissouri August 7th – 9th – clothing & shoes up to $100/item, computers up to $1,500, computer software up to $350, school supplies up to $50/item, graphing calculators up to $150Ohio August 7th – 9th – clothing & shoes up to $75/item, school supplies up to $20/item, school instructional materials up to $20/itemOklahoma August 7th – 9th – clothing & shoes up to $100/itemSouth Carolina August 7th – 9th – clothing & accessories, diapers, footwear, school supplies, computers, software, printers, and certain bed and bath suppliesTexas August 7th – 9th – clothing and shoes up to $100/item, school supplies & backpacks up to $100/itemVirginia August 7th – 9th – clothing & footwear up to $100/item, school supplies up to $20/item, hurricane and emergency preparedness products up to $1000/item, Energy Star and WaterSense products up to $2500/itemMassachusetts August 8th – 9th – retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal useMaryland August 9th – 15th – clothing & shoes up to $100/item, the first $40 of a backpack or bookbag purchase- Florida July 20th – August 20th – clothing and footwear up to $100/item, school supplies up to $50, wallets and bags up to $100/item, learning aids and jigsaw puzzles up to $30, computers and computer-related accessories up to $1,500
- Connecticut August 16th – 22nd – clothing, backpacks, and footwear up to $300
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Is this only in-store?
Hi! It’s usually both online and in-store, but it may depend on the state.
Of course California isn’t participating 😑
Right? 🤣
This is an amazing idea! Time for Illinois to step up their game!
Even though I’m unable to participate in this, I’m super jazzed for all the people this will benefit. Thank you for bringing awareness, I love it!
You’re very welcome!
does this apply to online Arkansas retail stores
Hello! As per the Arkansas 2024 Sales Tax Holiday, all retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday. Hope that helps!