Sales Tax Holidays in the USA in 2024
- What are Sales Tax Holidays?
- Are Tax-Free Weekends the Same?
- Which American States Do Not Have Sales Tax Holidays?
- Alabama Sales Tax Holiday
- Alaska Sales Tax Holiday
- Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday
- Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday
- Florida Sales Tax Holiday
- Iowa Sales Tax Holiday
- Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday
- Maryland Sales Tax Holiday
- Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday
- Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday
- Missouri Sales Tax Holiday
- Nevada Sales Tax Holiday
- New Jersey Sales Tax Holiday
- New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday
- Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
- Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday
- Puerto Rico Tax Holiday
- South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday
- Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
- Texas Sales Tax Holiday
- Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
- West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
What are Sales Tax Holidays?
In the United States, a few states include sales tax for items your purchase. On a few days every year, these states offer relief from sales tax, meaning you do not pay sales tax for certain items on those days.
A few states add new date and a few others get rid of sales tax holidays, so stay updated by following this blog post.
Are Tax-Free Weekends the Same?
Yes, tax-free weekends are the same as sales tax holidays, except that sales tax holidays can span over weekends and spill over weekdays as well. Many people just say tax-free weekends.
Which American States Do Not Have Sales Tax Holidays?
These states have no sales tax holidays.
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: July 19 - 21 at 11:59pm, 2024
Items:
- Clothing up to $100
- Computers, computer software, and school computer supplies $750
- School supplies, school art supplies, and school instructional material $50
- Books $30
More Info:
- https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/sales-tax-holidays/
- https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/ultraviewer/viewer/basic_viewer/index.html?form=2024/03/2024-Back-to-School-Sales-Tax-Holiday-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Alaska Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: October 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024
Items:
- Any tangible personal property
More Info:
- https://www.skagway.org/ordinances/2023-31r-declaring-period-october-1-2023-through-march-31-2024-sales-tax-holiday-retail
- https://www.skagway.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/ordinance/47914/res_23-31r_sales_tax_holiday_fy23.pdf
Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 3 - 4, 2024
Items:
- Clothing $100 per item
- Clothing Accessory or Equipment $50 per item
- Certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing
More Info:
- https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday
- https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/exciseTaxOffice/HolidayItemizedList.pdf
Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 18 - 24, 2024
Items:
- Clothing or Footwear $100 per item
- Athletic items
- Jewelry
- EXCLUDES Safety apparel items
More Info:
- https://portal.ct.gov/drs
- https://portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/examples-of-clothing-and-footwear-that-are-exempt-during-sales-tax-free-week
Florida Sales Tax Holiday
Recreational Items and Tickets
Dates: July 1 - 31, 2024
Items:
- Fishing supplies $5, $30 and $75
- Camping supplies $30, $50
- Tents $200
- Boating $25, $35, $50, $75
- Pool supplies $100, $150
- General outdoor supplies ranging from $15 - $500
- Admissions to Events and Plays (up to December 31, 2024)
Back to School Items
Dates: July 29 - August 11, 2024
Items:
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles $30
- Most school supplies $50
- Clothing, footwear and accessories $100
- Computers and related accessories $1,500
More Info:
- https://floridarevenue.com/FreedomMonth/Pages/default.aspx
- https://floridarevenue.com/FreedomMonth/Documents/2024/FM%20poster%2011x17.pdf
- https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Documents/2024/BTS_poster11x17.pdf
- https://floridarevenue.com/Documents/Printable%20calendar.pdf
Iowa Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 2 - 3, 2024
Items:
- Clothing and footwear $100
More Info:
- https://revenue.iowa.gov/taxes/tax-guidance/sales-use-excise-tax/iowas-annual-sales-tax-holiday
- https://revenue.iowa.gov/media/112/download?inline=
Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday
Louisiana cancelled their annual sales tax holiday until July 2025. They have other sales tax holidays currently going on. These items are currently sales tax exempt.
Dates: September 6 - 8, 2024
Items:
- Sale of firearms
- Sale of other weapons including archery items
- Accessories for hunting
More Info:
- https://louisianataxfree.louisiana.gov/
Maryland Sales Tax Holiday
Maryland's tax-free week is August 11 - 17, 2024, the whole week!
Dates: August 11 - 17, 2024
Items:
- Clothing and footwear $100
- Backpack, first $40
- Accessories $100
More Info:
- https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/divisions/comp/Shop_Maryland_Tax-free_Week/Tax_Free_Week_Facts.pdf
Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 10 - 11, 2024
Items:
- Most retail items up to $2,500
More Info:
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sales-tax-holiday-frequently-asked-questions
Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday
School Supplies and General Items
Dates: July 12 - 14, 2024
Items:
- Clothing $100
- Footwear $100
- School Supplies $100
Hunting Items
Dates: August 30 - September 1, 2024
More Info:
- https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Business/2024%20Sales%20Tax%20Holiday.pdf
- https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Business/2024%20Second%20Amendment%20Sales%20Tax%20Holiday_0.pdf
Missouri Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: April 19 - 25, 2024, August 2 - 4, 2024
Items:
- Energy Star products $1,500
- Clothing $100
- School supplies 50
- Computers $1,500
- Computer software $350
- Computer peripheral devices $1,500
- Graphing calculators $150
More Info:
- https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/back-to-school/
Nevada Sales Tax Holiday
Nevada has sales tax holiday only for purchases made by members of the National Guard.
Dates: October 25 - 27, 2024
Items:
- Personal property items
More Info:
- https://tax.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NNG-NV-Day-Holiday-FAQs-with-Affidavit-2023.pdf
New Jersey Sales Tax Holiday
New Jersey cancelled their Sales Tax Holiday for 2024.
More Info:
- https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/businesses/salestax/salestaxholiday.shtml
New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday
Back to School
Dates: August 2 - 4, 2024
Items:
- Clothing and footwear $100
- Desktop, laptop, tablets or notebook computers $1,000
- Monitor, speakers, printer, keyboard, microphone, mouse $500
- School supplies for use in standard, general-education classrooms $30
- Bags, backpacks, maps and globes $100
- Calculators $200
Small Business
On this day, the law provides a deduction from gross receipts for retail sales of qualifying tangible personal property; in effect allowing the retailer to sell the items tax free.
Dates: November 30, 2024
Items:
- Most items on this page under $500
- Clothing, accessories, sporting goods, tools, books, art, cosmetics, musical instruments, cookware, bedding, furniture, toys, games, and electronics
More Info:
- https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/news-alerts/tax-holiday/
- https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FYI-203.pdf
- https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/news-alerts/small-business-saturday-tax-holiday/
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: July 30 - August 8, 2024
Items:
- All tangible personal property $500 or less, except watercraft or outboard motors
- Electronics, clothes, home goods, dine-in food, dietary supplements, pet food, toys, school and office supplies, sports equipment, luggage, musical instruments, personal care products, and soft drinks
More Info:
- https://tax.ohio.gov/help-center/faqs/sales-and-use-tax-sales-tax-holiday/sales+and-use-tax-sales-tax-holiday
Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 2 - 4, 2024
Items:
- Clothing and footwear $100
More Info:
- https://oklahoma.gov/tax/helpcenter/businesses.html
- https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/tax/documents/resources/publications/infographics/SalesTaxHoliday.pdf
Puerto Rico Tax Holiday
Dates: January 4 - 5, 2024
Items:
- School supplies
- School uniforms and footwear
More Info:
- https://hacienda.pr.gov/publicaciones/carta-circular-de-rentas-internas-num-23-11-cc-ri-23-11
South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 2 - 4, 2024
Items:
- Clothing
- Accessories
- Shoes
- School supplies
- Backpacks
- Computers
More Info:
- https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: July 26 - 28, 2024
Items:
- Clothing $100
- School supplies $100
- Computers $1500
More Info:
- https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html
Texas Sales Tax Holiday
Back to School
Dates: August 9 - 11
Items:
- Clothing and footwear $100
- School supplies $100
- Backpacks $100
More Info:
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 2 - 4, 2024
Items:
- School supplies $20
- Clothing and footwear $100
- Portable generators $1,000
- Gas-powered chainsaws $350
- Chainsaw accessories $60
- Hurricane preparedness items $60
More Info:
- https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday
West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: August 2 - 5, 2024
Items:
- Clothing $125
- Laptop and tablet computers $500
- School instruction material $20
- School supplies $50
- Sports equipment $150
More Info:
- https://tax.wv.gov/Business/Pages/SalesTaxHoliday.aspx
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