Back- To- School Sales Tax Takes a Holiday

It's not too soon to start thinking of saving for the upcoming back- to- school year regarding supplies and clothing. Retailers across the nation are going to capitalize on the back- to- school sales tax holiday in 17 states.

The maximum amounts below means per visit.

Alabama will start their tax-free week on August 1st to August 3rd. You will have a maximum of $50 on school supplies, $30 on books, $100 on clothing, and $750 on computers.

Connecticut will start their tax-free week on August 17th to August 23rd. Their maximum is $300 for clothing and footwear.

District of Columbia will start their tax-free week on August 2nd to August 10th. Their maximum is $100 on clothing and another $100 on school supplies. However, make a note on your calendar, that they will have another one on November 21st to December 7th for a maximum of $100 on clothing.

Florida still hasn't announced their tax free week but typically it starts in the beginning of August and goes for at least a full week. Last year it was August 4th through August 13th.

Georgia's will start their tax-free week on July 31st to August 3rd with a maximum of $100 on clothing and footwear, $20 on school supplies, and computers with accessories at $1500. Now, with Georgia, they will be also giving you on October 2nd through October 5th a tax-free holiday for your energy and water efficient products with a maximum of $1500.

Iowa will start their tax-free week on August 1st through August 2nd with a maximum of $100 for clothing.

Louisiana will start their tax-free week on August 1st through August 2nd for all tangible personal non-business property up to $2500.
Missouri will start their tax-free week on August 1st through August 3rd for a maximum of clothing up to $100, computers up to $3500, and school supplies up to $50.

New Mexico will start their tax free week on August 1st through August 3rd with a maximum of $100 on clothing, $1,000 on computers, and $15 on school supplies

North Carolina will begin their tax free week August 1st through August 3rd with a maximum of $100 for clothing and school supplies, $3500 for computers, $250 for other computer accessories, and $50 for sports equipment.

Oklahoma will begin their tax free week August 1st through August 3rd with a maximum of $100 for clothing.

South Carolina will begin their tax free week August 1st through August 3rd. There is no dollar limit. However, it only applies to clothing, school supplies, and computer with accessories. Check with your state for information on any exemptions.

Tennessee will begin their tax free week August 1st through August 3rd with a maximum of $100 on clothing and school supplies and $1500 on computers.

Texas will begin their tax free week August 15th through August 17th with a maximum of $100 for clothing and backpacks.

Vermont will begin their tax free week July 12 through July 13th for a maximum of $2,000 on non business tangible personal property. Also, they will give you a maximum of $2,000 for energy efficient appliances.

Virginia will begin their tax free week August 1st through August 3rd for a maximum of $100 on clothing and $20 on school supplies. Mark you calendar for October 10th through October 13th when you can also save on tax free energy efficient products up to $2500.

And if you are not living in one of these states, but driving through a state during their tax free week, you might want to be aware of this schedule on what qualifies for a state sales tax free purchase. With proper planning and perhaps car pooling, get ready to shop and make the most of your back-to-school savings adventure.

By the way, you don't have to be in school to take advantage of back-to-school tax free savings. If you are in need of clothing and your state has the tax free holiday, plan to save more during that period.