The biggest weekend of the year for tax-free shopping has arrived with 10 states holding sales tax holidays in early August.
Why it matters: It's a rare tax break for families preparing for a new school year with many grappling with higher-priced school supplies and clothing.
- Dates and the items exempt from tax vary by state, according to the Federation of Tax Administrators.
Sales tax holidays 2024 include online orders
Sales tax is waived for in-store purchases and online shopping during the holidays but exclusions apply.
Tax free weekend: These 10 states are holding sales tax holidays this weekend (msn.com)
Sales Tax Holiday to make buying back to school necessities easier to handle. This includes computers.
The states are:
1. Arkansas - Today and tomorrow. 8/3-8/4
2. Florida - 7/29-8/11
3. Iowa - Yesterday and today. 8/2-8/3
4. Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and New Mexico - 8/2-8/4
5. Ohio - 7/30-8/8
6. West Virginia - 8/2-8/5
7. Texas - 8/9-8/11
8. Massachusetts - 8/10-8/11
9. Maryland - 8/11-8/17
10. Connecticut - 8/18-8/24
More specific details about categories and maximums can be found in the article. Now is one of the best times of the year to get a new computer.