I am not ready to think about school yet! Fortunately my friend Lori of More with Less Today has got us covered! She has created a list of the tax-free shopping dates by state to help us all save money on school supplies and clothes.
Tax Free Shopping Dates for 2013 Back to School Shopping:
For more specific information, go to The tax admin site here.
Alabama – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing under $100, school supplies under $50, books under $30 and computer equipment under $750.
Arkansas – August 3-4, 2013 , applies to clothing and school supplies under $100.
Connecticut – August 18-24 2013 – applies to clothing and shoes under $300.
Florida – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing under $75, computers under $750 and back to school supplies under $15.
Georgia – August 9-10, 2013 – applies to school supplies under $20, clothing under $100, and computers under $1,000.
Iowa – August 2-3, 2013 – applies to clothing under $100.
Louisiana– August 2-3, 2013 – purchases under $2,500 excludes taxable services, automobiles and meals.
Maryland- August 11- 17, 2013 – applies to clothing and shoes under $100.
Mississippi – July 26-27, 2013 – applies to clothing and shoes under $100.
Missouri – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing under $100, school supplies under $50, and computer equipment under $3,500.
New Mexico – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to all clothing under $100, school supplies under $30, computers under $1,000, and computer equipment under $500.
North Carolina – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing, and school supplies under $100,instructional material under $300, sports and recreation equipment under $50, and computers under $3,500.
Oklahoma- August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing under $100.
South Carolina – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing, accessories, shoes, school supplies, computers, and computer equipment no dollar amount listed. For more info go to http:www.sctax.org.
Tennessee – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing and school supplies under $100 and computers under $1,500.
Texas – August 9-11, 2013 – applies to clothing, backpacks and school supplies under $100.
Virginia – August 2-4, 2013 – applies to clothing under $100, and school supplies under $20.
Amazon.com has School Supplies by Grade
. This can be a great resource to compare prices as well as save time, gas and running around with the kids in tow. If your child is going to need an expensive item like a calculator or software, you can use TrackIF to help you find the best deal.
More Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping:
Office Max Back to School Deals
How to Save Money on Gymboree Clothes for Your Kids
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