Tax Free Weekend 2019: Back To School Plus More

All you cash-back, money-saving, deal-hunting, bargain-hunters grab your pen, stylus, smart phone, Siri, or whatever you use and mark your calendars, because you do not want to miss this years Tax Free Holiday.

Summers end is near and there hasn’t been a better time to save money on school supplies, clothing, cell phones and laptops. 16 states will be offering the sales tax exempt shopping event this year. That is one down from 2019, as North Carolina sales tax holidays have been repealed.

Tax free weekend is a great opportunity to stack savings on multiple products, so keep in mind it isn’t just for back-to-school. Certain states like Florida offer tax-free on hurricane preparedness equipment and generators. Other states offer tax-free on Energy Star/WaterSense products. Make sure you check the dates next to your state below.

We’ve created a list of items included and the maximum purchase limit, as well as a link to the information about the tax holiday on the state’s website. Avoid long lines and large crowds during back to school shopping season by shopping online. Some states like Tennessee allow you to shop tax free online, which means you can get cash back! Check your state to see if this applies.

Happy Tax Free Savings,

Austin

LIST OF STATES OFFERING TAX FREE SAVINGS

Alabama – February 21-23
Hurricane Preparedness
Generators – Up to $1,000
Supplies – Up to $60
Alabama Department of Revenue

Alabama – August 1-3
Clothing – Up to $100
Computers – Up to $750
School Supplies – Up to $50
Books – Up to $30
Alabama Department of Revenue

Arkansas – August 2-3
Clothing – Up to $100
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

Connecticut – August 17-23
Clothing and Footwear – Up to $300
Department of Revenue Services

Florida– May 31-June 8
Hurricane Preparedness
Equipment – $20 to $50
Generators – Up to $750
Florida Department of Revenue

Florida – August 1-3
School Supplies Clothing – Up to $100
Supplies – Up to $15
Computers – Up to $750
Florida Department of Revenue

Florida – September 19-21
Energy Star/WaterSense Products – Up to $1,500
Florida Department of Revenue

Georgia – August 1-2
School Supplies Clothing – Up to $100
Supplies – Up to $20
Computers – Up to $1,000
Georgia Department of Revenue

Georgia-October 3-5
Energy Star/WaterSense Products – Up to $1,500
Georgia Department of Revenue

Iowa – August 1-2
Clothing – Up to $100
Iowa Department of Revenue

Louisiana – August 1-2
All TPP – Up to $2,500
Louisiana Department of Revenue

Louisiana – May 24-25
Hurricane Preparedness – Up to $1,500
Louisiana Department of Revenue

Louisiana – September 5-7
Firearms, Ammunition and Hunting Supplies
Louisiana Department of Revenue

Maryland – February 15-17
Energy Star Products
Comptroller of Maryland

Maryland – August 10-16
Clothing & Footwear – Up to $100
Comptroller of Maryland

Mississippi – July 25-26
Clothing & Footwear – Up to $100
Mississippi Department of Revenue

Missouri – April 19-25
Energy Star Products – Up to $1,500
Missouri Department of Revenue

Missouri – August 1-3
Clothing – Up to $100
Computers – Up to $3,500
School Supplies – Up to $50
Missouri Department of Revenue

New Mexico – August 1-3 Clothing – Up to $100
Computers – Up to $1,000
Computer Equipment – Up to $500
School Supplies – Up to $30
NM Taxation and Revenue Department

Oklahoma – August 1-3
Clothing – Up to $100
Oklahoma Tax Commission

South Carolina – August 1-3
Clothing School Supplies
Computers
Other
South Carolina Department of Revenue

Tennessee – August 1-3 Clothing – $100
School Supplies – Up to $100
Computers – Up to $1,500
Tennessee Department of Revenue

Texas – May 24-26
Energy Star Products
Air Conditioners – Up to $6,000
Other – Up to $2,000
Window on State Government

Texas – August 8-10
Clothing, Backpacks and School Supplies – Up to $100
Window on State Government

Virginia – May 25-31
Hurricane Preparedness Items – Up to $60
Generators – Up to $1,000
Virginia Department of Taxation

Virginia – August 1-3 Clothing – $100
School Supplies – Up to $20
Virginia Department of Taxation

Virginia – October 10-13
Energy Star Products – Up to $2,500
Virginia Department of Taxation