It’s that time of year again, when most states in America offer a few days to shop without paying sales taxes. To help you out, below is a list of the dates, numbers of shopping days, the items included and the Web sites you can go to for more information. Enjoy and shop till you drop!
Alabama August 7-9, clothing-$100, computers-$750, school supplies-$50, books-$30, http://www.ador.state.al.us/salestax/SalesTaxHol.htm
Connecticut August 16-22, clothing and footwear - $300, http://www.ct.gov/
Georgia July 30 - Aug. 2, school supplies - $20, clothing - $100, computer - $1,500 https://etax.dor.ga.gov/salestax/holiday/2009/index.aspx
Louisiana August 7-8, all TPP - $2,500, http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/
Mississippi July 31-August 1, clothing & footwear - $100 http://www.mstc.state.ms.us
New Mexico August 7-9, clothing - $100, computers - $1,000, school supplies - $15, http://www.state.nm.us/tax/
Oklahoma August 7-9, clothing - $100, http://www.tax.ok.gov/
Tennessee August 7-9, clothing - $100, school supplies - $100, computers - $1,500, http://tn.gov/revenue/
Texas August 21-23, clothing and backpacks - $100, http://www.window.state.tx.us/
Virginia August 7-9, clothing - $100, school supplies - $20, http://www.tax.virginia.gov/
Virginia October 9-12, energy star products - $2,500, http://www.tax.virginia.gov/
West Virginia September 1 - November 30, energy star products - $5,000 http://www.wvtax.gov/