Each year, as the end of summer holidays approach, more than a dozen states across the country give parents a reason to enjoy back to school shopping.
Special tax free weekends offered in these states provide killer deals on children's clothing, shoes, and even computers.
While it's a great way for parents to save money, you don't need children to enjoy the deals on electronics and school (or office) supplies.
But keep this in mind: local sales taxes still apply, and most states have a cap on how much you can save tax-free.
Even if you don't want to face the back-to-school crowds, you can shop online and save. Amazon will automatically match your state's tax savings, while other stores require you to submit a receipt.
And, of course, be on the lookout for local stores offering other great deals.
Which states are participating in tax-free weekends?
Alabama, Tennessee, and Missouri have already had their tax-free weekends in July, so if you live in one of those states you're out of luck.
But this year Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin are offering tax savings.
When is my state's tax-free weekend?
Here is the schedule for tax-free days in August, and information on how much you can save:
This list is in alphabetical order by state.
Arkansas - August 4-5
- Clothes and shoes under $100
- Clothing accessories under $50
- Some school supplies and teaching materials
Connecticut - August 19-25
- Clothes and shoes under $100 (does not include accessories or athletic footwear).
Florida - August 3-5
- Clothes, shoes, and accessories under $60
- School supplies under $15
Iowa - August 3-4
- Clothes and shoes under $100 (does not include accessories or athletic footwear).
Maryland - August 12-18
- Clothes and shoes under $100
- The first $40 of a backpack purchase
Missouri - August 3-5
- Clothes and footwear under $100
- Computers under $1,500
- School supplies under $50
- Graphic calculators under $150
New Mexico - August 3-5
- Clothes, shoes, and accessories under $100
- Computers under $1,000
- Computer equipment under $500
- School supplies under $30
Ohio - August 3-5
- Clothes under $75
- School supplies under $20
Oklahoma - August 3-5
- Clothes under $100
South Carolina - August 3-5
- Clothes, accessories, shoes, school supplies and bedding (some restrictions apply).
Texas - August 10-12
- Clothes, shoes, school supplies, and backpacks under $100
Virginia - August 3-5
- Clothes under $100
- School supplies under $20
Wisconsin - August 1-5
- Clothes and school supplies under $75
- Computer supplies under $250
- Computers under $750
Don't forget to share these dates with any parents you know!
Here are more easy ways to save money:
- McDonald's is giving away free Big Macs all summer - here's how you can get one.
- How to save money on 15 household essentials.
- How collecting empty cans can save a ton on your electric bill.
[H/T: DealNews]
