Get Ready for the 2022 Tax-Free Weekends!
These are weekends where you don’t have to pay sales tax on certain items. In the past, they have been mainly for back to school shopping, but many states are offering more to prepare for hurricane season. Most are in August so make sure to take note of the days!
There are definitely some states that are offering more than others when it comes to these tax-free weekends. For example, Alabama is offering tax-free shopping on select items related to hurricane preparedness. This includes generators, tarps, and batteries. So if you live in or near Alabama, be sure to take advantage of this!
Other states like Florida and Georgia are also offering Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays. However, their selection of items is not as broad as Alabama’s. But it’s still worth checking out if you’re in need of any of the eligible items!
So if you’re looking to do some tax-free shopping this summer, be sure to check and see if your state is participating. And even if they’re not, there are still plenty of ways to save on back to school shopping!
About Tax Free Weekend
Most states in the US offer a Sales Tax Holiday, also known as a Tax Free Weekend, at some point during the year. This is usually a Friday, Saturday and Sunday where shoppers can purchase certain items without having to pay sales tax. The holidays are meant to help families save on back-to-school shopping, but many states have expanded their offerings to include other items like hurricane preparedness supplies.
Eligible Items
The specific items that are eligible for tax exemption vary by state, but they typically include school supplies and clothing. In some states, the holiday has been expanded to include other items like hurricane preparedness supplies or energy efficient appliances.
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Days
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1stYear
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Dates |
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| Alabama | 3 | hurricane preparedness generators – $1,000 supplies – $60 |
2012 | February 25-27 | http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/ | |
| Alabama | 3 | clothing – $100 computers – $750 school supplies – $50 books – $30 |
2006 | July 15-17 | http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/ | |
| Arkansas | 2 | clothing – $100 school supplies |
2011 | August 6-7 | http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/ | |
| Connecticut |
7
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clothing and footwear – $100 |
2022
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April 10-16 | https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/ | |
| Connecticut |
7
|
clothing and footwear – $100 |
2001
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August 21-27 | http://www.ct.gov/drs/ | |
| Florida |
93
|
children’s books |
2022
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May 14-Aug. 14 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Florida |
14
|
disaster preparedness various item – $20 to $1,000 |
2022
|
May 28-June 10 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Florida |
8
|
outdoor activities – $25 to $150 |
2022
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July 1-7 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Florida |
1 year
|
Diapers & Children’s cloths |
2022
|
Jul 1-June 30, 2023 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Florida | 1 year | energy star products – $1,500 to $3,000 | 2022 | Jul 1-June 30, 2023 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Florida | 2 years | hurricane hardened doors & windows | 2022 | Jul 1-June 30, 2024 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Florida | 14 | school supplies – $50 clothing – $100 computers – $1,500 |
2007+ | Jul 25-Aug 7 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Florida | 7 | work gloves – $25 flashlight & bags – $50 toolboxes – $75 test equipment $100 more |
2022 | Sep 3-Sep 9 | https://floridarevenue.com/ | |
| Illinois |
10
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Reduced rate – 1.25% clothing & school supplies – $125 |
2010+
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August 5-14 | https://www2.illinois.gov | |
| Iowa |
2
|
clothing – $100 |
2000
|
August 5-6 | https://tax.iowa.gov/ |
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| Maryland | 3 | energy star products | 2011 | February 19-21 | https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/ | |
| Maryland | 7 | clothing & footwear-$100 | 2010 | August 14-20 | http://www.marylandtaxes.com/ | |
| Massachusetts |
2
|
all TPP – $2,500 |
2004+
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August 13-14 | https://www.mass.gov/ | |
| Mississippi |
2
|
clothing & footwear – $100 |
2009
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July 29-30 | http://www.dor.ms.gov/ | |
| Mississippi | 3 | firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies | 2014 | August 26-28 | http://www.dor.ms.gov/ | |
| Missouri | 7 | energy star products – $1,500 | 2009 | April 19-25 | http://dor.mo.gov/ | |
| Missouri | 3 | clothing – $100 computers – $1,500 school supplies – $50 |
2004 | August 5-7 | http://dor.mo.gov/ | |
| Nevada | 3 | Purchases by National Guard Members | 2021 | Oct. 28-30 | https://tax.nv.gov | |
| New Jersey | 10 | school/art supplies instruction materials computers – $3,000 |
2022 | Aug 27-Sep 5 | https://www.state.nj.us/ | |
| New Mexico | 3 | clothing – $100 computers – $1,000 computer equip. – $500 school supplies – $30 |
2005 | August 5-7 | http://www.tax.newmexico.gov | |
| Ohio |
3
|
clothing – $75 school supplies – $20 |
2015
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August 5-7 | https://www.tax.ohio.gov/ | |
| Oklahoma |
3
|
clothing – $100 |
2007
|
August 5-7 | https://oklahoma.gov/ | |
| South Carolina |
3
|
clothing school supplies computers other |
2000
|
August 5-7 | http://dor.sc.gov/ | |
| Tennessee |
3
|
clothing – $100 school supplies – $100 computers – $1,500 |
2006
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July 29-31 | http://tn.gov/revenue/ | |
| Tennessee |
1 year
|
gun safes and safety devices |
2021
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July 1-June 30, 2022 | https://www.tn.gov/revenue/ | |
| Texas |
3
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generators – $3,000 storm devices – $300 preparedness items – $75 |
2016
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April 23-25 | http://comptroller.texas.gov | |
| Texas |
3
|
energy star products air conditioners – $6,000; other – $2,000 |
2008
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May 28-30 | http://comptroller.texas.gov/ | |
| Texas |
3
|
clothing, backpacks and school supplies- $100 |
1999
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August 5-7 | http://comptroller.texas.gov/ | |
| Virginia |
3
|
clothing – $100 school supplies – $20 energy star products – $2,500 hurricane preparedness items – $60 generators – $1,000 |
2006
|
August 5-7 | http://www.tax.virginia.gov/ | |
| West Virginia |
4
|
clothing – $125 school supplies – $20 sports equipment – $150 computer-tablet – $500 |
2021
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Aug. 5-8 | https://tax.wv.gov/ | |
