... [+]We’re a month or so into summer, and my inbox is already filling up with back-to-school offers., 80% of shoppers expect higher prices this year—and more than 2/3 of shoppers typically plan shopping around sale events. When every dollar counts, taking advantage of state sales tax holidays can help reduce costs.
A sales tax holiday is a period of time—often falling over a weekend—when a state will waive or reduce their sales tax payable on certain items. Many states focus their annual sales tax holiday on back-to-school supplies. Exemptions apply to purchases of clothing , computers , school supplies, school supplies , and books . Not all counties and municipalities are participating—click here for a list of those who have notified the state of their decision.