Get the Most Out of Tax Free Weekend 2019
You may have recently asked yourself, “Hmm..when is Tax Free Weekend 2019?”
Good news–Tax-Free Weekend 2019 dates are right around the corner!
Many assume that tax-free deals are just for parents, children, and educators. What about our beloved entrepreneurs and business owners??
There’s no reason you can’t use Tax Free Weekend 2019 to stock up for your business! It doesn’t matter if that planner is going to be for classes or for clients–supplies are supplies.
Enjoy this complimentary quick guide to help you get the most out of Tax Free Weekend 2019.
Get the Most Out of Tax Free Weekend 2019
Several states across the country participate in the annual Tax Free Weekend, which features tons of back to school sales on items purchased without any local or state sales tax.
It’s come to be a kind of holiday weekend, and one known for saving shoppers millions of dollars.
This sale only happens once a year, so don’t want to miss the opportunity to rack up these tax-free purchases.
Tax-Free Weekend 2019 Schedule
| STATE | DATES | ELIGIBLE ITEMS/MAX COST |
| Alabama | July 19-21 |
Clothing and footwear: $100 or less Technology: Single purchases $750 or less of computers, computer software and school computer supplies School supplies: $50 or less Books: $30 or less |
| Mississippi | July 26-27 |
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| Tennessee | July 26-28 |
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| Florida | August 2-6 |
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| Iowa | August 2-3 |
Clothing and footwear under $100
School supplies under $20 |
| Missouri | August 2-4 |
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| New Mexico | August 2-4 |
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| Ohio | August 2-4 |
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| Oklahoma | August 2-4 |
Clothing & footwear under $100 |
| South Carolina | August 2-4 |
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| Virginia | August 2-4 |
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| Arkansas | August 3-4 |
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| Texas | August 9-11 |
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| Maryland | August 11-17 |
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| Massachusetts | August 17-18 |
Almost everything that costs up to $2,500. In Massachusetts, there is no sales tax on clothes under $175 year-round. |
| Connecticut | August 18-24 | Clothing & footwear under $100
(excluding certain accessories and athletic footwear) |
Now that you know when your state (or a neighboring state–it’s not like you’ll get carded) is having its tax holiday weekend, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of what items are considered tax-free.
Don’t forget to save those receipts and report these purchases when filing taxes for your business using TaxBandits.
Of course, each state has their individual restrictions, but here is the big tax-free master list of items you can fill your shopping cart with.
Tax-Free Shopping Master List
Whether you are looking for supplies for your small business or stocking up on things for home and/or back-to-school, there are tons of deals you can take advantage of during tax-free weekend 2019.
Depending on your type of business or what you are looking for, you can save a few bucks on these items:
- Antique clothing
- Aprons
- Athletic or sports uniforms or clothing (but not equipment such as mitts, helmets, and pads)
- Blankets such as afghan, baby, electric and throw blankets
- Boots, including climbing, hiking, riding, ski, waders, fishing, cowboy
- Bow Ties
- Caps
- Coats, capes, and wraps
- Computer hardware service contracts sold in conjunction with computers
- Computer software
- Computer software service contracts sold in conjunction with computer software
- Computer software service contracts when the true object of the contract is to obtain computer software updates during the contract period
- Costumes (must be sold; rentals are taxable)
- Coveralls
- Daily planners or organizers when used by school children as a school supply
- Earmuffs
- Elastic ponytail holders
- Fishing boots
- Gloves, including those for batting, bicycle, dress, garden, golf, ski, tennis
- Hair clips
- Hand muffs
- Hats
- Headbands
- Leotards and tights
- Overshoes
- Personal Digital Assistants or PDAs (PDAs are handheld computers used as daily planners. Please note that the exemption does not apply to cellphones with a PDA, computer applications or similar components.)
- Printer supplies
Note: replaceable ink cartridges used in printers are exempt from tax as “printer supplies.” - Printers (but replacement parts are taxable)
- Robes
- School supplies, including, but not limited to, pens, pencils, paper, binders, notebooks, books, blue books, book bags, lunchboxes, musical instruments (but only if the musical instrument is used in the classroom or at home in relation to school assignments).
Note: Items such as refrigerators, toiletries, bicycles, and food purchased by college students are not school supplies and not exempt from the tax.
- Shirts
- Shoes, including ballet, baseball, bicycle, boat, boots, bowling (taxed if rented), cleated, cross trainers, flip-flops, football, golf, jazz/dance, soccer, track, in-line skates, ice skates, running, etc.) (rentals are taxable)
- Sports clothing and uniforms, but not equipment such as mitts, helmets, and pads.
- Ties/neckwear
- Towels of all types and sizes, including bath, beach, kitchen and sports towels. Paper towels are taxable.
- Umbrellas
See?! We knew you wouldn’t want to miss out on these great tax-free weekend 2019 deals!
Shop Til You Drop!
As you continue to tackle the busy season for your business and enjoy the perks of summer, be sure to catch these awesome tax-free weekend 2019 sales!
REMINDER: Don’t forget to save those receipts and report these purchases when filing taxes for your business using TaxBandits.
Our simplified filing process helps you generate and e-file a variety of tax forms, including Form 941 (don’t forget about the upcoming 2nd Quarter deadline on July 31st!), 1099s, W-2s, ACA Forms, and more. Create your free account today and shop till you drop!
