During that time, you can avoid paying the state sales tax of 6% as well as local tax (which varies) when you buy qualified clothing items.
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These 9 States Have Tax-Free Holidays This Weekend
Back-to-school looks a lot different this year, but students of all ages will still need to shop for supplies. Which is why these nine states are hosting tax-free holidays this weekend, so you can avoid paying sales tax on most back-to-school essentials. Here's everything you need to know...
Florida offers two tax-free holidays during the year at different times. The first in 2020 was on May 29 to June 4 for Florida’s emergency preparedness weekend.
During that window of time, Missouri's state sales tax of 4.225% will be waived on select back-to-school-related purchases.
And, if you live in New Mexico, you can take advantage of the state’s tax-free holiday to avoid paying sales tax on some of the items you need.
Pay no sales tax on school supplies, clothing and more.
Here's what you need to know to take full advantage of tax-free shopping the first weekend of August in Ohio.
Since 2007, Oklahoma law has required sales tax to be waived of certain items during the first week of August — which is perfect timing for back-to-school clothing shoppers.
Save money on your back-to-school purchases by shopping during South Carolina's sales tax holiday.
Shoppers can buy popular back-to-school items without paying the state sales tax of 6%.
