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16 BACK TO SCHOOL | 2020
NEW MEXICO
Aug. 7-9 uClothing, footwear and accessories: less than $100 per unit uComputers: up to $1,000 Computer-related items: up to $500 uSchool supplies: less than $30 per item OHIO
Aug. 7-9 uClothing: $75 or less per item uSchool supplies and instructional materials: $20 or less per item OKLAHOMA ALABAMA
July 17-19 uClothing and footwear: $100 or less per article uComputers, software (games are excluded) and computer supplies: single purchase with a price of $750 or less uSchool supplies: $50 or less per item uBooks: $30 or less per book ARKANSAS
Aug. 1-2 uClothing and footwear: less than $100 per item uAccessories: less than $50 per item uSchool supplies, school art supplies and instructional materials: no limit — must be an item used for studying CONNECTICUT
Aug. 16-22 uClothing and footwear: less than $100 per item FLORIDA
Aug. 7-9 uClothing, footwear and certain accessories: $60 or less per item uSchool supplies: $15 or less per item uComputers and
accessories: the first $1,000 of the sale price for personal computers and certain computer-related accessories IOWA
Aug. 7-8 uClothing and footwear: less than $100 per item MARYLAND
Aug. 9-15 uClothing and footwear: $100 or less per item uBackpack: first $40 of the cost MASSACHUSETTS
(Not scheduled) uRetail items for personal use: up to $2,500 per item MISSISSIPPI
July 31 to Aug. 1 uClothing, footwear and school supplies: less than $100 per item MISSOURI
Aug. 7-9 uClothing: $100 or less per item uSchool supplies: less than $50 per item uComputer software: $350 or less per item uPersonal computers and peripheral devices: less than $3,500
Aug. 7-9 uClothing and footwear: less than $100 per item SOUTH CAROLINA
Aug. 7-9 There are no limits for: uClothing (including custom-made clothes), clothing accessories and footwear uSchool supplies used for school assignments uComputers, computer software, printers and printer supplies (whether purchased or leased) uCertain bed and bath supplies TENNESSEE
July 31 to Aug. 2 uClothing and footwear: $100 or less per item uSchool supplies and school art supplies: $100 or less uComputers: $1,500 or less TEXAS
Aug. 7-9 uClothing, footwear, backpacks and school supplies: less than $100 VIRGINIA
Aug. 7-9 uClothing and footwear: $100 or less per item uSchool supplies: $20 or less per item
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is waived on certain school-related items. The promotion is a boon for people who live in states with a high combined state and local sales tax. According to the Tax Foundation, Tennessee (9.53 percent), Arkansas (9.47 percent) and Alabama (9.22 percent) are at the top of the list. In South Carolina, where the state and local sales tax can reach a total of 7.46 percent, consumers in past years have saved between $2 million and $3 million over the sales tax-free weekend, according to the state’s tax-free holiday website. Five states — Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon — don’t need a holiday. There is no sales tax in these states, according to Kiplinger. That’s a perk for residents and those who live near their borders. Here is a rundown of states with sales tax holiday events this summer. Note that some counties or municipalities may not participate. Check the sales’ start and end times; some events begin at 12:01 a.m. on the first day and end at midnight on the last. Visit your state’s tax website for updates before you shop.