With back-to-school in full swing, some states are offering tax-free shopping periods to help families save money so NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares where to find the best deals and tips for cutting costs.
Back-to-school season is right around the corner for many parents, which means it's time for sales tax holidays. Whether you need new shoes, a backpack or a new laptop, check out this list. Some states give parents a break with seasonal tax holidays, during which there’s no state sales tax on certain items like clothing, school supplies and even computers. The list is out now — check out these deals below to learn which back-to-school state sales tax holidays apply to you.
Mississippi, July 26 — 27 Clothing and footwear valued at $100. Missouri, August 2 — 4 Clothing valued at $100, computers valued at $1,500 and school supplies valued at $50. New Jersey, August 24 — Sep. 2. School and/or art supplies and instruction materials and computers valued at $3,000. New Mexico, August 2 — 4 Clothing valued at $100, computers valued at $1,000, computer equipment valued at $500 and school supplies valued at $30.
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