State Sales Tax Holidays
We are a few days away from August and it's time to begin thinking about getting the kids ready for going back to school. If you are going shopping for back to school items, you may want to check out this 2012 Sales Tax Holiday listing to see if, and when, your state offers a state sales tax holiday. Shopping during a sales tax holiday can save you money, because you don't have to pay sales taxes on items covered by the holiday. A back to school sales tax holiday generally covers clothing, shoes, and sometimes other items that kids' need for school, but it varies from state to state. In some states, the sales tax holiday covers computer purchases, but there may be dollar limits. The 2012 Sales Tax Holiday listing has links to participating states, so make sure to research your state's rules before you go shopping.