{"id":35430,"date":"2021-07-24T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/?p=35430"},"modified":"2021-07-27T13:29:19","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T20:29:19","slug":"here-are-the-tax-free-weekends-coming-up-for-15-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/bens-bytes\/here-are-the-tax-free-weekends-coming-up-for-15-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the tax-free weekends coming up for 15 states"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tax-Free.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35434\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tax-Free.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Tax Free Shopping\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tax-Free.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tax-Free-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tax-Free-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition to saving money on product categories during specific months, 15 participating states have tax-free holidays that will allow you to purchase back to school items without paying additional taxes. However, be aware that there are specific restrictions on those holidays.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">F<\/span>or instance, the majority of states limit the tax benefit to clothing purchases up to $100. If you live in a state like Missouri, you can get solid tax savings on the purchase of <a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/categories\/desktops-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a new computer<\/a> due to the large $1,500 allowance. Check out the full list of restrictions below as well as a map of all participating states, the dates of the holiday and links to all tax agencies for further review.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the full list below:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 621px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"105\" \/>\n<col width=\"108\" \/>\n<col width=\"276\" \/>\n<col width=\"132\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\" height=\"46\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"108\"><strong>Total Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\"><strong>Items Included \/ Spending Limit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"132\"><strong>Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"10\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.alabama.gov\/salestax\/SalesTaxHol.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alabama<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing under $100<br \/>\nSchool supplies under $50<br \/>\nBooks under $30<br \/>\nComputers under $750<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">July 16 &#8211; 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"80\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfa.arkansas.gov\/offices\/exciseTax\/salesanduse\/Pages\/taxHoliday.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Arkansas<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing under $100<br \/>\nClothing accessories: $50<br \/>\nSchool Supplies &#8211; No Limit<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 7 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ct.gov\/drs\/cwp\/view.asp?Q=463054&amp;A=1436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Connecticut<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing and Shoes under $100 per item<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 15 &#8211; 21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"80\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dor.myflorida.com\/dor\/tips\/pdf\/tip13a01-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Florida<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">School Supplies under $15<br \/>\nClothing under $60<br \/>\nComputers under $750<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">July 31 &#8211; Aug 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowa.gov\/tax\/educate\/holiday1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Iowa<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing &amp; Shoes under $100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marylandtaxes.com\/default.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Maryland<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing &amp; Shoes under $100<br \/>\n$40 off Backpacks<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 8 &#8211; 14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dor.ms.gov\/secondsalestaxholiday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mississippi<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing &amp; Shoes under $100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0July 30 &#8211; 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dor.mo.gov\/business\/sales\/taxholiday\/school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Missouri<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">School Supplies under $50<br \/>\nClothing under $100<br \/>\nComputers under $1,500<br \/>\nComputer software: $350<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.newmexico.gov\/Pages\/TRD-Homepage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">New Mexico<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing under $100<br \/>\nComputers under $1,000<br \/>\nComputers equipment under $500<br \/>\nSchool Supplies under $30<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/static\/ohiotaxalert\/archivedalerts\/salestaxholiday2021.pdf\">Ohio<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing under $75<br \/>\nSchool Supplies under $20<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.ok.gov\/stholiday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Oklahoma<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing &amp; Shoes under $100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dor.sc.gov\/taxfreeweekend\">South Carolina<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing: No Limit<br \/>\nSchool Supplies: No Limit<br \/>\nComputers: No Limit<br \/>\nBed and Bath: No Limit<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"80\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tn.gov\/revenue\/salestaxholiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tennessee<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing under\u00a0$100<br \/>\nSchool Supplies under $100<br \/>\nComputers &amp; Tablets under $1,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">July 30 &#8211; Aug 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/taxinfo\/taxpubs\/taxholiday\/d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Texas<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing, Backpacks and school supplies under\u00a0$100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td height=\"60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.virginia.gov\/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Virginia<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"276\">Clothing under $100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">August 6 &#8211; 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Also, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the deal feed on Ben&#8217;s Bargains<\/a> to find the best back-to-school deals throughout the next couple months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to saving money on product categories during specific months, 15 participating states have tax-free holidays that will allow you to purchase back to school items without paying additional taxes. However, be aware that there are specific restrictions on those holidays. or instance, the majority of states limit the tax benefit to clothing purchases [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35434,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[1124,2105,2106,2107],"class_list":["post-35430","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bens-bytes","tag-sales-tax","tag-tax-holiday","tag-tax-free","tag-united-states"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35430","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35430"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41711,"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35430\/revisions\/41711"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}