13 states where tax-free sales are held for a new academic year

Millions of American families with children who go to school or college can save a few dollars before the start of the school year. US states 13 conduct duty-free sales specifically for students and their parents.

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In nine states, tax holidays fall on the first weekend of August: Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Virginia. In four states, duty-free sales will be held at the end of the month, writes USA Today.

Although many consumers are expected to take advantage of the opportunity to save money, the Tax Fund found that tax holidays "do not contribute to economic growth or a significant increase in consumer purchases ... they just endure the timing of purchases."

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Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon do not need a tax holiday before the new school year - these states have no sales tax. In some states, including Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, most clothing items are tax-free year-round.

Where will be duty-free sales:

Tax holidays in honor of the upcoming school year do not apply to all cities and districts, and not all goods are exempt from taxes. It should be borne in mind that sales without taxes are held in online stores.

Iowa

Dates: August 2-3

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth less than $ 100

Full list.

Арканзас

Dates: August 3-4

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth less than $ 100
• Clothing accessories or gear: worth less than $ 50
• Some school and art supplies, educational materials: without restrictions

Full list.

Virginia

Dates: August 2-4

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth $ 100 or less
• School supplies: worth $ 20 or less
• Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Supplies: Portable generators under $1000; gas-powered chainsaws for $350 or less; other similar items - $60 or less per item
• Energy Star and WaterSense products: worth $ 2500 or less per item

Full list.

Connecticut

Dates: August 18-24

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth less than $ 100

Full list.

Maryland

Dates: August 11-17

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth $ 100 or less
• Backpacks: first $ 40 dollars

Full list.

Massachusetts

Dates: August 17-18

Not taxable:

• Virtually everything that costs less than $ 2500.
• In this state, there is no clothing tax for less than $ 175 all year round.

More information.

Missouri

Dates: August 2-4

Not taxable:

• Clothing: Less than $ 100
• School supplies: worth less than $ 50 per purchase
• Computer software: worth less than $ 350
• Personal computers: worth less than $ 1500
• Graphic calculators: worth less than $ 150

Full list.

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New Mexico

Dates: August 2-4

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth less than $ 100 dollars
• Computers: worth $ 1000 or less
• Computer related items: worth less than $ 500
• School supplies: worth less than $ 30

Full list.

Ohio

Dates: August 2-4

Not taxable:

• Clothing: worth $ 75 or less
• School supplies and study materials: worth $ 20 or less

Full list.

Oklahoma

Dates: August 2-4

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth less than $ 100

Full list.

Texas

Dates: August 9-11

Not taxable:

• Clothes and shoes: worth less than $ 100
• School supplies and backpacks: worth less than $ 100

Full list.

Florida

Dates: August 2-6

Not taxable:

• Clothing, shoes and accessories: worth $ 60 or less
• School supplies: worth $ 15 or less
• Computers and accessories: worth $ 1000 or less per unit

Full list.

Южная Каролина

Dates: August 2-4

Not taxable:

• Clothing: no restrictions
• School Supplies: Unlimited
• Computers: Unlimited
• Books and musical instruments: if intended for schoolwork
• Bedroom and bath: no restrictions, including blankets, bed linen, towels, etc.

Full list.

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