Who doesn’t love a tax-free holiday? I know everyone looking to buy school supplies is just waiting for the chance to stock up.

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So when can we go shopping?

Well, the 17th annual tax-free holiday in Alabama begins on July 15th, 2022, and ends on July 17th, 2022.

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School supplies can add up, especially if you have more than one child attending school. So a tax-free weekend can save parents some money.

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So what can you purchase during the tax-free holiday?

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School supplies, school art supplies, and instructional material valued below fifty dollars.

Clothing valued under one hundred dollars.

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Computers, computer software, and school computer supplies valued under seven hundred and fifty dollars.

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Fiction and non-fiction books that are valued under thirty dollars.

Are you asking yourself what is not included?

Yes, there is a list of items that will still be taxable.

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 Newspapers, magazines, jewelry, cosmetics, hair accessories, sports equipment, sunglasses, umbrellas, wallets, smartphones, video games, desks, chairs, and other furniture is still taxable and not exempt during the tax-free holiday.

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But, the main priority items for most people to attain those economically desired goods is most defiantly school supplies.

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Think about all the extra crayons and notebooks you can buy with the money you are saving.

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So I am not going to lie, I’m stocking up for myself also.

Yes, I could use some notebooks, binders, pens and maybe a new laptop.

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So this will save me money too, and I LOVE to save money!

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Georgia also offers a tax-free holiday for back-to-school shopping.

When is the tax-free holiday in The Peach State?…it’s from July 31st, 2022 through August 1st, 2022.

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