Before you head out to buy your kids’ back-to-school wardrobes or finish stocking up on supplies, be sure to look for a tax-free weekend near you! Retailers often run special sales during these weekends as well, so you can find good savings on some of your necessities:
:: Alabama {8/5-8/7/11}
Alabama’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing under $100
- School supplies under $50
- Books under $30
- Computers/computer equipment under $750
:: Arkansas {8/6-8/7/11}
Arkansas’ Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing and footwear (priced at less than $100 per item)
- Accessories (priced at less than $50 per item)
- School supplies
:: Connecticut {8/21-8/27/11}
Connecticut’s Tax Free Week includes:
- Clothing under $300 per item
- Shoes under $300 per item
:: Florida {8/12-8/14/11}
Florida’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Books, clothing, and footwear ($75 or less)
- School supplies ($15 or less)
:: Iowa {8/5-8/6/11}
Iowa’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing under $100
- Shoes under $100
:: Louisiana {8/5-8/6/11}
Louisiana’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Purchases under $2,500
- Excludes the purchase of taxable services, automobiles, and meals
:: Maryland {8/14-8/20/11}
Maryland’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing priced at $100 or less
- Footwear priced at $100 or less
:: Missouri {8/5-8/7/11}
Missouri’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing under $100
- School supplies under $50
- Computer software under $350
- Computers/computer equipment under $3,500
:: New Mexico {8/5-8/7/11}
New Mexico’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- All clothing and shoes under $100
- School supplies under $15
- Computers under $1,000
- Computer equipment under $500
:: North Carolina {8/5-8/7/11}
North Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100
- Sports and recreation equipment under $50
- Computers under $3,500
- Computer equipment under $250
:: Oklahoma {8/5-8/7/11}
Oklahoma’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing and shoes
- Priced under $100
:: Tennessee {8/5-8/7/11}
Tennesse’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing under $100
- School and art supplies under $100
- Computers under $1,500
:: Texas {8/19-8/21}
Texas’ Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing and footwear under $100
- School supplies under $100
- Backpacks under $100 for elementary and secondary students
- Includes layaway items
:: Virginia {8/5-8/11}
Virginia’s Tax Free Weekend includes:
- Clothing and footwear under $100
- School supplies under $20
Thanks, ClipperGirl’s Savings Spot!
Dora Castillo
How about the other states, like ILLINOIS for example ?
Sakura
I believe Illinois tax-free weekend starts August 5th. That’s what I’ve heard.
Mei
Please check this site out. It said Illinois tax free weekend is August 6 -15, 2011
https://www.southernsavers.com/2011/07/tax-free-holidays-2011-back-to-school-shopping/
Angela
Sorry Illinois folks…the dates showing up for Illinois were from last year’s tax holiday. Illinois did not renew their holiday this year, so we won’t get this benefit this year :-(
Heather
Va is only aug 5-7
Jennifer
Ha! Like Illinois would let us have a tax free weekend…..they’re to busy trying to take all our money!!!
d
Does anyone know if and when Indiana and Michigan have a free tax weekend?
Jane Koenig
Re: Illinois tax free weekendL
I found this on another site:
llinois: In 2010, the state held sales tax holidays for footwear and clothing with a sales price of less than $100 per item and for school supplies. However, the state has not enacted any sales tax holidays for 2011.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/…