Tax-Free Shopping For Back To School

BY: Carolyn Alterio |Dec 11, 2018

If you're lucky enough to live in a participating state, then tax-free shopping for back-to-school items is upon you. Save on clothing, school supplies, computers, and more! Here's where and when to snag these deals (whether shopping in-store or online).

Apparel

  • Alabama, August 5–7
  • Arkansas, August 6–7
  • Connecticut, August 21–27
  • Florida, August 5–7
  • Iowa, August 5–6
  • Louisiana, August 5–6
  • Maryland, August 14–20
  • Missouri, August 5–6
  • New Mexico, August 5–7
  • Ohio, August 5–7
  • Oklahoma, August 5–7
  • South Carolina, August 5–7
  • Texas, August 5–7
  • Virginia, August 5–7
Stores to check out: American Eagle, Aeropostale, Kohl's, Hot Topic, Sears, JCPenney, Macy's, The Children's Place, Justice, Charlotte Russe

Footwear

  • Connecticut, August 21–27
  • Maryland, August 14–20
Stores to check out: Famous Footwear, Payless Shoes, UGG Australia, Clarks

School Supplies

  • Alabama, August 5–7
  • Arkansas, August 6–7
  • Florida, August 5–7
  • Louisiana, August 5–6
  • Missouri, August 5–6
  • New Mexico, August 5–7
  • Ohio, August 5–7
  • South Carolina, August 5–7
  • Texas, August 5–7
  • Virginia, August 5–7
Stores to check out: Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Amazon

Computers

  • Alabama, August 5–7
  • Florida, August 5–7
  • Missouri, August 5–6
  • New Mexico, August 5–7
  • South Carolina, August 5–7
Stores to check out: Best Buy, Amazon, Dell, Walmart, Lenovo State-specific guidelines and exclusions apply. Check your state's website for full details.