Back to School season is approaching, and we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the dedicated teachers who play a vital role in shaping young minds.
With the upcoming school year approaching, teachers, students, and families across the country are getting ready to purchase school supplies such as books, binders, pens, and pencils.
The good news is, to alleviate the financial burden, several states are offering sales tax holidays for school supplies. During these tax holidays, states temporarily remove sales tax on specific items up to a certain amount of money.
To make your back-to-school preparations easier and more affordable, we’ve put together a chart of all the states offering sales tax breaks on back to school supplies, plus compiled all the exclusive teacher discounts and deals we could find so you can save twice- just for you!
Retail & Online Discounts
- Adidas: 30% off online and in-store
- Ann Taylor LOFT: 15% off in-store
- Bonobos: 20% off five orders per year
- Cole Haan: 20% off online
- Costco: $20 Costco Shop Card for new members
- Crocs: 15% off full-priced styles online
- Dagne Dover: 20% off online
- Dockers: 25% off apparel
- J.Crew: 15% off full-price items in-store
- Karen Kane: 20% off with valid ID
- L.L. Bean: 10% off after verification
- Madewell: 15% off in-store and online
- Puma: 10% off online
- Reebok: Up to 50% off
Technology Discounts
- Apple: Education pricing on select items
- Microsoft: Office 365 Education for free
Classroom Supplies Discounts
- Barnes & Noble: 20% off for classroom purchases
- Dick Blick Art Supplies: 10% off through Preferred Customer program
- Joann: 15% off every purchase
- Michaels: 15% off total purchase
- Office Depot: Star Teacher program benefits
Entertainment Discounts
- Headspace: Free access for K-12 teachers
Books and Media Discounts
- The New York Times: Up to 50% off for educators
- USA Today: Up to 45% off classroom subscriptions
- Wall Street Journal: Over 70% off for professors
States That Offer Sales Tax Holidays, Plus Spending Limits
A sales tax holiday can save you quite a bit of money if you know when they are and how it works.
What are sales tax holidays?
Sales tax holidays take place throughout the year and cover various ‘categories’ like back-to-school, emergency and weather-preparedness, and energy-saving appliances.
Some states implement sales tax holidays as a way to provide financial relief to families, but also to stimulate consumer spending and support specific industries during crucial times of the year.
Back to School Sales Tax Holidays, By State
| State | Tax-Free Spending Limits | Sales Tax Holiday Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No limit | July 19-21, 2024 |
| Florida | Up to $1,500 (computers) | July 22-August 4, 2024 |
| Mississippi | No limit | July 26-27, 2024 |
| Tennessee | Up to $1,500 (computers) | July 26-28, 2024 |
| Iowa | N/A | August 2-3, 2024 |
| Ohio | N/A | August 2-4, 2024 |
| Oklahoma | N/A | August 2-4, 2024 |
| Missouri | N/A | August 2-4, 2024 |
| Arkansas | No limit | August 3-4, 2024 |
| West Virginia | N/A | August 2-5, 2024 |
| South Carolina | N/A | August 2-4, 2024 |
| New Mexico | N/A | August 2-4, 2024 |
| Texas | N/A | August 9-11, 2024 |
| Massachusetts | N/A | August 10-11, 2024 |
| Maryland | N/A | August 11-17, 2024 |
| Connecticut | N/A | August 18-24, 2024 |
| New Jersey | Up to $3,000 (computers) | August 24-September 2, 2024 |
Happy Back to School, Teachers!
Wishing you a successful and fulfilling school year ahead! For more year-round deals, check out our Teacher Appreciation Week post.