- Sales tax holidays have been around for almost half a century
- States use sales tax holidays as political tools to give tax breaks to constituents and boost local retail sales
- Almost half of the 45 states with sales tax now have sales tax holidays
- Holidays offer tax-free periods on items like back-to-school supplies, clothing, and disaster-preparedness equipment
- Retailers, both brick-and-mortar and online, must participate in sales tax holidays
- Some states have unique holidays, such as Nevada’s holiday for National Guard members and Louisiana’s holiday on firearms and ammunition
- Popular items during sales tax holidays include back-to-school supplies, emergency-preparedness equipment, clean energy purchases, and clothing
- Some states have specific dates for sales tax holidays in 2024, such as Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia
- Florida also has holidays for attraction admissions, outdoor equipment, and work-safety gear on specific dates
Source: taxconnex.com
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