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Select Apple Products: Back to School Sales Tax Exemption: 64GB iPad Air + $100 GC Expired

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Select Apple Products purchased online or in store for personal use are exempt from sales tax during Back to School (BTS) Sales Tax Holiday Dates in participating states at various retailers. Eligible products will vary from state to state.

Thanks to Community Member rsvpd for finding this deal.

Note, please read the OP for more detailed information. At Apple.com, tax savings may not appear during checkout, but will be reflected on the final receipt

Example State:
  • New Jersey Dates: Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2022. Full details of New Jersey's eligible products and conditions can be found here.
Example retailers:Example deals:List of upcoming participating states. Eligible products, price limits and dates vary by state. (more details here)
  • New Jersey Aug 27 - Sep 5

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    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion regarding individual states.
No longer available:
  • Tennessee dates: July 29–31, 2022. Full details of Tennessee's eligible products and conditions can be found here.
  • Florida dates: July 25–August 7, 2022. Full details of Florida's eligible products and conditions can be found here.
  • South Carolina dates: August 5-7, 2022. Full details of South Carolina's eligible products and conditions can be found here.
  • Missouri dates: August 5-7, 2022. Full details of Missouri's eligible products and conditions can be found here.
  • New Mexico dates: August 5-7, 2022. Full details of New Mexico's eligible products and conditions can be found here.
  • Virginia Aug 5–7
  • Massachusetts Dates: Aug 13–14, 2022. Full details of Massachusetts' eligible products and conditions can be found here.
  • West Virginia Dates: Aug 5–8, 2022. Full details of West Virginia's eligible products and conditions can be found here.
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7/27/22: fixed typo with end date for Apple BTS offer - it's thru 9/26
7/29/22: added link to show current deals from the community


Select Apple products purchased for personal use are exempt from sales tax during Back to School (BTS) Sales Tax Holiday Dates at Apple [apple.com], sold & shipped by Amazon [amazon.com], Best Buy [bestbuy.com], BrandsMart [brandsmartusa.com] & other retailers - includes online and B&M stores.
  • Eligible products, price limits & dates vary by state. For more info: Apple.com [apple.com], Federation of Tax Administrators [taxadmin.org], Sales Tax Institute [salestaxinstitute.com].
  • If an item is ordered & paid for, but delivery is after the holiday, item is still tax exempt.
  • Merchants follow the specific state's time zone. Exceptions: 1) WV: time zone of the seller's location determines the authorized time period for the sales tax holiday when the purchaser & seller are located in different time zones.
  • At Apple.com, tax savings may not appear during checkout, but will be reflected on the final receipt
  • Partial Exemptions Do Not Apply - Total Cost Must Meet Price Limits: If an item sells for more than the threshold (e.g. $1700 for a MBP if the threshold is $1500), tax must be paid on the entire selling price
All authorized online and B&M retailers are required to participate if they are registered to collect tax in a state with a tax holiday & open during the specified dates - it's the law & violates tax codes. Exceptions: 1) Businesses that have been approved by a state's tax agency (e.g. low volume of gross sales, Florida - refer to TIP No. 22A01-08 [floridarevenue.com]); 2) New Mexico.
  • If you're charged sales tax: Contact your state's Tax Dept.
  • Costco.com orders: An email must be sent to request a refund of the sales tax - link [costco.com]
Examples:Active Deals for Desktops, Macbooks or iPads from Past 30 Days - link; you can narrow search results to show FP or Popular deals

Retailer iPads Desktops Macbooks Accessories
Amazon [amazon.com] iPads [amazon.com] mini & iMac [amazon.com] Macbooks [amazon.com] Accessories [amazon.com]
Best Buy [bestbuy.com]iPads [bestbuy.com] mini, iMac, Mac Pro [bestbuy.com] Macbooks [bestbuy.com] Apple [bestbuy.com]
Costco [costco.com] iPads [costco.com] mini, iMac, Studio [costco.com] Air, Pro [costco.com] All Brands [costco.com]
B & H [bhphotovideo.com] iPads [bhphotovideo.com] mini, iMac, Studio [bhphotovideo.com] Air [bhphotovideo.com], Pro [bhphotovideo.com] Macbook & More Deals [bhphotovideo.com]
Adorama [adorama.com] iPads [adorama.com] mini, iMac, Studio [adorama.com] Macbooks [adorama.com] Macbook & More Deals [adorama.com]
Round-Up of 2022 BTS Tax Free Dates for Desktop Computers & Laptops
Dollar limit is per item; Apple.com has examples of accessories & more for each State - link [apple.com]
State Dates Computers Accessories More Info
New Jersey [nj.gov] 8/27 - 9/5 Less than $3000 $1000 or Less - e.g. Storage Media, Printers & Printer supplies, Handheld Electronic Schedulers & PDA's FAQ [nj.gov]
Florida [floridarevenue.com] 7/25 - 8/7 $1500 or Less; includes iPads $1500 or Less-
Tennessee [tn.gov] 7/29 - 7/31 $1500 or Less; includes iPads Exempt when purchased together w/ qualifying computer: Total Price must be $1500 or Less Link [tn.gov] to .pdf
South Carolina [sc.gov] 8/5 - 8/7 No Dollar Limit - Computers, Printers, Printer Supplies & Software Exempt when purchased w/ a computer: AppleCare & accessories such as displays, keyboards, mice, and scanners SC-Tax-guidance.pdf
Arkansas [arkansas.gov] 8/6 - 8/7 No Dollar Limit - Computers, iPads No Dollar Limit; includes iPhones & Printers -
Missouri*** [mo.gov] 8/5 - 8/7 $1500 or Less$1500 or Less; Software: $350 or Less -
New Mexico [newmexico.gov] 8/5 - 8/7 $1000 or Less $500 or Less New-Mexico-FYI-203.pdf
West Virginia [wv.gov]8/5 - 8/8 $500 or Less; includes iPads N/A
Massachusetts [mass.gov] 8/13 - 8/14 $2500 or Less $2500 or Less -

***Missouri: some localities have opted out of participating: Cities [mo.gov], Counties [mo.gov], Districts [mo.gov]
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Last Edited by rsvpd August 29, 2022 at 10:40 AM
7/29 - Expand OP for link to show Active Deals for Desktops, Macbooks or iPads from Past 30 Days from our Community; you can then narrow search results by FP or popular
2022 Sale Tax Holiday Dates by State & Products by State for Desktops, MacBooks, iPads and More
State Dates Computers Accessories More Info
New Jersey [nj.gov] 8/27 - 9/5 Less than $3000 $1000 or Less - e.g. Storage Media, Printers & Printer supplies, Handheld Electronic Schedulers & PDA's FAQ [nj.gov]
Florida [floridarevenue.com] 7/25 - 8/7 $1500 or Less; includes iPads $1500 or Less-
Tennessee [tn.gov] 7/29 - 7/31 $1500 or Less; includes iPads Exempt when purchased together w/ qualifying computer: Total Price must be $1500 or Less Link [tn.gov] to .pdf
South Carolina [sc.gov] 8/5 - 8/7 No Dollar Limit on Computers, Printers, Printer Supplies & Software Exempt when purchased w/ a computer: AppleCare & accessories such as displays, keyboards, mice, and scanners Attachment 11813626
Arkansas [arkansas.gov] 8/6 - 8/7 No Dollar Limit on Computers, iPads No Dollar Limit; includes iPhones & Printers -
Missouri*** [mo.gov] 8/5 - 8/7 $1500 or Less$1500 or Less; Software: $350 or Less -
New Mexico [newmexico.gov] 8/5 - 8/7 $1000 or Less $500 or Less Attachment 11813623
West Virginia [wv.gov]8/5 - 8/8 $500 or Less; includes iPads N/A
Massachusetts [mass.gov] 8/13 - 8/14 $2500 or Less $2500 or Less -
***Missouri: some localities have opted out of participating: Cities, Counties, Districts

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then don't comment…?

what is with people
I am not surprised to not see California here
all listed states

Arkansas Aug 6–7
Florida Jul 25–Aug 7
Massachusetts Aug 13–14
Missouri Aug 5–7
New Jersey Aug 27 - Sep 5
New Mexico Aug 5–7
South Carolina Aug 5–7
Tennessee Jul 29–31
Virginia Aug 5–7
West Virginia Aug 5–8

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all listed states

Arkansas Aug 6–7
Florida Jul 25–Aug 7
Massachusetts Aug 13–14
Missouri Aug 5–7
New Jersey Aug 27 - Sep 5
New Mexico Aug 5–7
South Carolina Aug 5–7
Tennessee Jul 29–31
Virginia Aug 5–7
West Virginia Aug 5–8
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07-25-2022 at 08:38 PM.
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How about other states?
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07-25-2022 at 08:49 PM.
07-25-2022 at 08:49 PM.
I wonder I would qualify if I placed an order for pickup in one of these areas that I'm going to be in during these sales...
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07-25-2022 at 08:50 PM.
07-25-2022 at 08:50 PM.
Minnesota taxes suck
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07-25-2022 at 08:52 PM.
07-25-2022 at 08:52 PM.
Quote from njguy545 :
Too bad I'm not a fan of apple products

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Quote from madcowdisease :
I wonder I would qualify if I placed an order for pickup in one of these areas that I'm going to be in during these sales...
We did that one year at Thanksgiving - bought 2 laptops at Costco in Delaware as we were passing through. Black Friday Special and no sales tax.
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07-25-2022 at 08:57 PM.
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Can I order a Macbook through Apple and pick it up a day or two after the tax-free holiday ends? Ex- For FL, I order it on the last day, which is the 7th, for store pick up, but go get it on the 9th?
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I am not surprised to not see California here
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Quote from dorani51 :
We did that one year at Thanksgiving - bought 2 laptops at Costco in Delaware as we were passing through. Black Friday Special and no sales tax.
Delaware has zero sales tax, so that isn't a tax holiday. I'm wondering if these holidays are restricted to state residents only. Which could make sense as the state government is taking the hit.
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So is it depends on the shipping date or order placement date? It takes 2-4 weeks for Apple to ship products nowadays. Confused
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