State Sales Tax Holidays

State sales tax holidays are here! If you’re lucky, your state will encourage you to shop on specific days this summer and fall to avoid paying sales tax. Sales tax holidays vary by state. Here is an overview of the dates and savings for each state:

Alabama

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 4%

Connecticut

• Date: August 16-22
• Savings: 6%

Georgia

• Date: July 30 – August 2
• Savings: 4%

Iowa

• Date: August 7-8
• Savings: 6%

Louisiana

• Date: August 8-9
• Savings: 4%

Mississippi

• Date: July 31 – August 1
• Savings: 7%

Missouri

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 4.225%

New Mexico

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 5% to 8.5625%

North Carolina

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 7%

Oklahoma

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 4.5%

South Carolina

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 6%

Tennessee

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 8.5% to 9.75%

Texas

• Date: August 21-23
• Savings: 6.25% to 8.25%

Vermont

• Date: August 22
• Savings: 6%

Virginia

• Date: August 7-9
• Savings: 5%

West Virginia

• Date: September 1 – November 30
• Savings: 6%

Source: Guide to State Sales-Tax Holidays 2009

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