The 2014 state sales tax holidays are almost here! If you’re lucky, your state will encourage you to shop on specific days this summer to avoid paying sales tax. The tax free weekends and sales tax holidays vary by state, but many are having the 2014 tax free weekend the first weekend in August for back to school shopping.
The tax free weekends will feature savings on clothes, computers, school supplies and books. Many of the states limit sales tax savings to $100 per item. However, computers typically have higher limits, anywhere between $750 and $3500 depending on which state you live in. Be sure to check with your specific state to find out the exact limitations for each item.
Tax Free Weekends 2014
Here is an overview of the dates and savings for each state:
Alabama
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes, computers, school supplies and books
Arkansas
- Date: August 2-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes and school supplies
Connecticut
- Date: August 17-23, 2014
- Savings on clothes and footwear
Florida
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes, computers and school supplies
Georgia
- Date: August 1-2, 2014
- Savings on clothes, computers and school supplies
Iowa
- Date: August 1-2, 2014
- Savings on clothes
Louisiana
- Date: August 1-2, 2014
- Savings on tangible personal property
Maryland
- Date: August 10-16, 2014
- Savings on clothes and footwear
Mississippi
- Date: July 25-26, 2014
- Savings on clothes and footwear
Missouri
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes, computers and school supplies
New Mexico
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes, computers and school supplies
Oklahoma
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes
South Carolina
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes, computers and school supplies
Tennessee
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes, computers and school supplies
Texas
- Date: August 8-10, 2014
- Savings on clothes, backpacks and school supplies
Virginia
- Date: August 1-3, 2014
- Savings on clothes and school supplies