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Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

August 1, 2008

Residents of 14 states and the District of Columbia will benefit from a sales tax holiday. Most of the states hold their sales tax holiday weekend just before school begins, with several happening later in the fall.

Each state has its own limits, with some more generous than others. Click your state in the table below to find out the specifics for your tax holiday:

State

Dates

Tax-Exempt Items

Alabama

8/1 - 8/3

Clothing - $100
Computers - $750
School Supplies - $50
Books - $30

Connecticut

8/17 - 8/23

Clothing/Footwear - $300

District of Columbia

8/2 - 8/10

Clothing - $100
School Supplies - $100