
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!


The school supply deals are starting to ramp up, and Office Depot has some good ones this week as well:
