Diapers (and 10 other surprising items) that are Tax Exempt during Tax Free Shopping Weekends 2024

Did you know that DIAPERS will be tax free in most states that are having “Back to School Tax Free Shopping Weekends”?  Yes!  DIAPERS!

 

Here’s a list of other items that you might not have thought of that are tax free:

  • Printers
  • Printer Ink
  • Computers
  • Computer Software (excluding games)
  • Books that are under $30 per book
  • Paint (acrylic, tempura and oil)
  • Clay and glazes
  • Adult diapers
  • Some infant items (baby bibs, receiving blankets) (select states – see lists)
  • Pajamas

Be sure to check your state list just to confirm.  List of participating states and their weekends below — keep scrolling!

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Here’s a list of states having a back-to-school-tax free shopping weekend for 2024!  Tax free does not mean that the tax rate will be 0% in all areas.  Participating states will be waiving the STATE tax but there are still city and county taxes.  Some cities and counties may waive their taxes as well.  Check your state link for more details.  It may be beneficial to drive to another city or across county lines if the one you’re in is not waiving the additional taxes.

Tax free weekends start in July in some states.  Most states have it the first weekend in August.  Some offer it for a full week.  Not all states offer a tax free shopping weekend.

  • Alabama: July 19-21
  • Arkansas: August 3-4
  • Connecticut: August 18-24 (clothing and footwear less than $100 only)
  • Florida: July 29 – August 11
  • Illinois: no longer on the list of participating states
  • Iowa: August 2-3 (only valid on select clothing)
  • Maryland:  August 11-17 (only valid on shoes and clothing)
  • Massachusetts: no longer on the list of participating states
  • Mississippi: July 26-27 (only valid on clothing & shoes)
  • Missouri: August 2-4
  • New Jersey: August 24 – Sept 2
  • New Mexico: August 2-4
  • Ohio: August 2-4
  • Oklahoma: August 2-4  (clothing only)
  • South Carolina:  August 2-4
  • Tennessee: July 26-28
  • Texas: August 9-11
  • Virginia: August 2-4
  • West Virginia: August 2-5

Full details for each state listed HERE.




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