Sales tax generates revenue for most states.
Lifting that tax has the potential to save you hundreds.
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Sales tax holiday
Most states make revenue off of sales tax, and removing it means big savings for many. For example, in Washington, residents pay an additional 9.29% after state and local taxes.
There are at least 5 states that operate without sales tax, including New Hampshire and Delaware. New Jersey and Minnesota are tax-free on clothing year round.
Many states are offering tax-free shopping weekends to encourage people to spend money.
What states are participating?
The states that have confirmed participation are:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- West Virginia
Is it good for online purchases too?
States that are offering a tax holiday will also allow tax-free purchases online. However, the purchase will need to meet certain requirements to qualify:
- the purchase is completed during the tax-free weekend
- the retailer you are shopping through is actively doing business in your state
- the items purchased are eligible
- you live in a participating state
Shopping online during these weekends may still save you money. However, you will still be responsible for any shipping costs.
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