Apple’s tax free weekend detailed. Image source: Apple
The annual tax holiday prior to the start of the school year begins soon, and Apple has detailed exactly what products are eligible for tax exemption and other rules for nine states.
Tax holiday perks and limitations vary from state to state. So, each year Apple provides a list of eligible products and specific rules to help customers shop.
The Apple tax holiday sale page in now available for the annual back-to-school sale. It lists qualifying products and dates for Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
This sale is separate from Apple’s back-to-school promotion, and the website could gain more states as the tax-free weekends approach. Many states across the US offer tax-free weekends to promote back-to-school shopping from July to August.
Alabama
Alabama’s tax holiday is from July 18 to 20.
The total sale price of all exempt items cannot exceed $750. Computers and computer accessories like Macs, iPads, keyboards, the Apple Pencil, monitors, printers, storage media, and third-party software are eligible.
Arkansas
Arkansas’ tax holiday is from August 2 to 3.
There isn’t a price limit for exempt items. Any Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Vision Pro, and product accessory qualifies.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ tax holiday is from August 9 to 10.
Any product purchased for personal use is eligible for the tax free sale as long as the individual product is $2,500 or less. If multiple products purchased exceed $2,500 total, they are still eligible for tax free sale.
New Mexico
New Mexico’s tax holiday is from July 25 to 27.
Computers and hardware cannot exceed $1,000, while accessories cannot exceed $500. Eligible products include Macs, iPads, and accessories, including Apple TV, keyboards, mice, and Apple Pencil.
Ohio
Ohio’s tax holiday is from August 1 to 14.
Any product purchased for personal use is eligible for the tax free sale as long as the individual product is $500 or less. If multiple products purchased exceed $500, it is still eligible for tax free sale. Individual items over $500 must pay taxes in full, not just on what exceeded the limit.
South Carolina
South Carolina’s tax holiday is from August 1 to 3.
There isn’t a price limit for exempt items, but only computers, printers, and software qualifies — accessories qualify when purchased with a computer. Any Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Vision Pro, and AirPods qualify.
Non recreational third-party software is eligible. Accessories like Apple Pencil, keyboards, and mice eligible when purchased with a computer.
Tennessee
Tennessee’s tax holiday is from July 25 to 27.
Computers and select accessories that qualify cannot exceed a total sales price of $1,500. Macs, iPads, and any accessory sold with a qualifying computer qualifies. Accessories not sold with a computer do not qualify on their own.
Virginia
Virginia’s tax holiday is from August 1 to 3.
Only cell phone chargers or batteries with a price of $60 or less applies.
West Virginia
West Virginia’s tax holiday is from August 1 to 4.
Only iPads under $500 are eligible for this state’s tax holiday.
While these are the only states listed at the time of publication, be sure to check Apple’s website for more states’ info as it becomes available.
