(Source: Mason's phone)
Florida and Alabama both have sales tax holidays this year, and each is different from the other. If you want a computer, your best bet is to buy in Alabama. That's the only state that'll let you go tax free on this big ticket item. If you want books, Florida will not let you buy books tax free; again, advantage to Alabama.
This year, the tax holidays are on the same weekend in each state, Friday 8/3 - Sunday 8/5. (Mississippi's is Fri 7/27 and Sat 7/28, again with a different list of what's included). Click on the name of each state below for more complete information.
Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th
Local jurisdictions can opt out and still charge taxes, but just about all of our local communities are participating.
What's tax exempt:
- Clothing and footwear, value of any single item must be $100 or less
- Computers, Software, and School Computer Supplies, value up to $750 -- tablets do not appear to be included, but laptops are
- School Supplies/School Art Supplies, value up to $50
- Books, value of $30 or less. For required textbooks, value up to $50.
What's NOT included:
- Non-educational video games
- Accessories, like wallets and jewelry
- Sports equipment, including cleats and ballet/tap shoes
- Magazines
Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th
This is a state law and all jurisdictions will participate.
What's tax exempt:
School Supplies, value up to $15
Most Footwear (even cleats), value up to $75
Clothing, value up to $75
What's NOT included:
Footwear exclusions are skis, skates, swim fins, and roller blades
Magazines and Books
Accessories, like jewelry
