Back to School 2023: Find out where and when you can take advantage of discounts on school supplies
With back to school approaching, some states offer tax-free items, find out where and when you can take advantage of these events to save money.
The countdown to back to school begins, so you should take advantage of the fact that some states offer tax exemptions on school supplies. In Globe Live Media we are going to tell you where you can take advantage of discounts and low prices and when.
Some states started the tax exemptions since the beginning of July, the dates change depending on the city.
Save on tax-free school supplies
But some are just getting started, so there’s still time to save money on school supplies and other necessary items for back to school 2023.
These tax-free purchases mean a relief for families in the midst of the economic situation the country is going through.
Although estimates of a recession for this year have been reduced, inflation levels in the United States have yet to stabilize and give the country’s economy a breather.
According to a WorldRemit study, the price of school supplies has increased by 28% compared to last year.
Therefore, one of the ways to save money in these times is to take advantage of the tax-free days offered by some states, although the dates and rules vary from place to place.
States that offer tax-free shopping
Texas
August 11-13
- Clothing, shoes, school supplies and backpacks: less than $100 per item
Connecticut
August 20-26
- Clothing (except athletic) and footwear: $100 or less per item.
Maryland
August 13-19
- Clothing and footwear: $100 or less
- Backpack: first $40
Massachusetts
August 12-13
- Miscellaneous retail items: $2,500 or less per item
- Clothing: up to $175 per item
New Jersey
August 26 – September 4
- Computers: less than $3,000
- School art supplies
- School computer supplies: less than $1,000
- School instructional materials
- School supplies
- Sports or recreational equipment sold to individual purchasers for noncommercial use