Save Big on Back-to-School Shopping with Tax-Free Weekends in 2024!

Back-to-school shopping can get expensive, but did you know that some states offer a tax-free weekend?

This means you can buy everything your kids need—laptops, notebooks, shoes, school supplies, and new clothes—without paying sales tax, saving you a significant amount of money.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to tax-free weekends across various states so you can plan your shopping spree and maximize your savings:

Alabama

• Dates: July 19-21

• Eligible Items: School supplies under $50, books under $30, computers under $750, and clothing under $100 per article.

Arkansas

• Dates: August 3-4

• Eligible Items: Clothing and footwear under $100, accessories under $50, select school/art supplies, and various electronic devices (no maximum).

Connecticut

• Dates: August 18-24 (Not confirmed for 2024)

• Eligible Items: Clothing and footwear under $100 per item (excludes athletic uniforms and gear).

Florida

• Dates: July 29 – August 11

• Eligible Items: Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories under $100 per item, most school supplies under $50, computers and related accessories under $1,500, jigsaw puzzles, and learning aids under $30.

Iowa

• Dates: August 2-3

• Eligible Items: Clothing or footwear under $100 per item.

Maryland

• Dates: August 11-17

• Eligible Items: Clothing and footwear under $100 (excludes accessories), the first $40 of a backpack purchase.

Massachusetts

• Dates: August 10-11

• Eligible Items: Retail items up to $2,500 purchased for personal use.

Mississippi

• Dates: July 12-14

• Eligible Items: Clothing and footwear under $100 per item, school supplies under $100 per item.

Missouri

• Dates: August 2-4

• Eligible Items: Clothing and footwear under $100 per item, school supplies under $50 per item, graphing calculators under $150 per item, computer software under $350 per item, personal computers/peripheral items under $1,500 per item.

New Mexico

• Dates: August 2-4 (Not confirmed for 2024)

• Eligible Items: Clothing and shoes under $100 per item, computers under $1000 per item, computer peripheral items under $500 per item, school supplies under $30 per item.

Ohio

• Dates: July 30 – August 8

• Eligible Items: Clothing under $75 per item, school supplies or instructional material under $20 per item.

Oklahoma

• Dates: August 2-4

• Eligible Items: Clothing and footwear under $100 (excludes accessories and athletic footwear/protective gear).

South Carolina

• Dates: August 2-4

• Eligible Items: Clothing and footwear, school supplies, computers, flash drives, printers, musical instruments, school uniforms, backpacks, bedding, diapers.

Tennessee

• Dates: July 26-28

• Eligible Items: Clothing items under $100 per item, school & art supplies under $100 per item, backpacks under $100 per item, computers under $1,500 per item.

Texas

• Dates: August 9-11

• Eligible Items: Clothing & footwear items under $100 per item (excludes athletic gear), school & art supplies under $100 per item, backpacks under $100 per item.

Virginia

• Dates: August 2-4

• Eligible Items: School supplies under $20 per item, clothing under $100 per item.

West Virginia

• Dates: August 2-5

• Eligible Items: Clothing under $125 per item, school supplies under $50 per item, school instruction material under $20 per item, laptop and tablet computers under $500 per item, sports equipment under $150 per item.

Plan your back-to-school shopping around these dates to take full advantage of tax-free savings. Keep this guide handy and ensure you get the best deals for your children’s school needs!