Map Shows States Offering Tax-Free Sales Across US
Summary
Several U.S. states are holding tax-free weekends in early August to help shoppers save money on back-to-school items like clothing, school supplies, and computers. These temporary tax breaks reduce the sales tax on eligible purchases for a limited time, providing some financial relief to families during a costly season.Key Facts
- Tax-free weekends occur in states including Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Iowa (two days).
- Florida and Illinois have ongoing tax-relief periods, but Illinois reduces its sales tax rate instead of fully exempting it.
- Most tax-free weekends run from August 7 to August 9, except Iowa’s which ends August 8.
- Items usually exempt include clothing, footwear, school supplies, backpacks, and sometimes computers or instructional materials.
- States set specific price limits on items that qualify for the tax exemption; purchases above limits still pay tax.
- Sales tax rates vary by state and local areas, so savings depend on these combined rates.
- Savings from tax-free weekends tend to be modest; for example, a 7% tax on $500 of items saves about $35.
- Consumers should check their state's rules carefully, since dates, items, and limits differ widely.
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