Back to School Tax-Free Weekends

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!