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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 with eligible products and purchase limits varying from state to state. Shipping is free where applicable, otherwise select store pickup if available.

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  • 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. Eligible products, price limits and dates vary by state (more details here). Pickup availability will vary by store and location.
Available States:
  • Arkansas dates: Aug 5 - 6, 2023 (more info).
  • Florida dates: July 24 - Aug 6, 2023 (more info).
  • Massachusetts dates: Aug 12 - 13, 2023 (more info).
  • Missouri dates: Aug 4 - 6, 2023 (more info).
  • New Jersey dates: Aug 26 - Sept 4, 2023 (more info).
  • New Mexico dates: Aug 4 - 6, 2023 (more info).
  • South Carolina Dates: Aug 4 - 6, 2023 (more info).
  • West Virginia Dates: Aug 4 - 7, 2023 (more info).
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Notes: this is Work in Progress. I am using post I made last year and have updated most of the info. Some info may be incorrect and/or links may not be working. Link to last year's thread

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 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 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 Tax Exemptions Do Not Apply - Total Price Cannot Not Exceed Price Limits: (Except Arkansas & SC) If item sells for more than the threshold (e.g. $1700 for MBP & the threshold is $1500), tax must be paid on 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 approved by the 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: Send an email to request a refund of the sales tax - link [costco.com]
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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]
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
Arkansas [arkansas.gov] 8/5 - 8/6 No Dollar Limit - Computers, iPads No Dollar Limit; includes iPhones & Printers -
Florida [floridarevenue.com] 7/24 - 8/6 $1500 or Less; Includes iPads $1500 or Less-
    
Massachusetts [mass.gov] 8/12 - 8/13 $2500 or Less $2500 or Less -
Missouri [mo.gov] 8/4 - 8/6 $1500 or Less$1500 or Less; Software: $350 or Less New for 2023: Local sales tax is exempt!
New Jersey [nj.gov] 8/26 - 9/4 Less than $3000 $1000 or Less - e.g. Storage Media, Printers & Printer supplies FAQ [nj.us]
New Mexico [newmexico.gov] 8/4 - 8/6 $1000 or Less $500 or Less -
South Carolina [sc.gov] 8/4 - 8/6 No Dollar Limit - Computers, Printers, Printer Supplies & Software Exempt when purchased w/ computer: AppleCare & accessories such as displays, keyboards, mice, and scanners Itemized List [sc.gov] (.pdf)
West Virginia [wv.gov] 8/4 - 8/7 $500 or Less; includes iPads N/A
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The list only has 8 states, I think it's more than just Texas missing.
I believe tx only does tax free on certain supplies up to $100.

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08-03-2023 at 05:00 AM.
08-03-2023 at 05:00 AM.
so iphone is not tax-exempt?
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08-03-2023 at 05:38 AM.
08-03-2023 at 05:38 AM.
How do you get the $100 apple gift card?
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08-03-2023 at 05:41 AM.
08-03-2023 at 05:41 AM.
Quote from LivelySink338 :
Good thing I live in a red state
Oklahoma only does clothes...less than $100
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08-03-2023 at 06:14 AM.
08-03-2023 at 06:14 AM.
Expand the OP to view table with Retailers & links to each Product Category (iPads, Macbooks, etc) including Costco, Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama, B&H!
  • South Carolina & Arkansas do NOT have price limits on computers. Example: MBP is $1900, sales tax is exempt.
    • If purchased in a state with Price Limit of $1500, you will pay sales tax on the entire $1900 (there are no partial exemption).
  • New for Missouri this year, state AND local sales tax are exempt! Previously, local sale tax was not exempt.
  • For Costco.com orders, OP has link with instructions to request a tax refund.
All authorized retailers ARE required to participate in the tax holiday for each state. Opt-outs are rare. It's against the law & violates tax codes! They're pocketing the sales tax. Contact your state's tax division if you're charged sales tax!


Quote from acatcat86 :
so iphone is not tax-exempt?
Only for purchases made in Arkansas, mobile phones are tax-exempt, e.g. iPhones!

Happy BTS Shopping!
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08-03-2023 at 06:23 AM.
08-03-2023 at 06:23 AM.
Love no sales tax ever !!!
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08-03-2023 at 06:46 AM.
08-03-2023 at 06:46 AM.
The Federal government should give you a deduction for this even if you take the standard deduction.
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08-03-2023 at 09:02 AM.
08-03-2023 at 09:02 AM.
Do you need a .edu email?
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08-03-2023 at 09:08 AM.
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Quote from LovelyPassenger3575 :
Do you need a .edu email?
Not needed no issue.
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08-03-2023 at 09:38 AM.
08-03-2023 at 09:38 AM.
Quote from ThriftyCrowd7676 :
Ga is not on the list too

Do you know dates for GA ?
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itsvijay4u
08-03-2023 at 09:49 AM.
08-03-2023 at 09:49 AM.
Living in Charlotte,NC. Can I purchase the products without paying tax in SC? Even for store pickup?
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MKins
08-03-2023 at 10:00 AM.
08-03-2023 at 10:00 AM.
2023 State Sales Tax Holidays
https://taxadmin.org/sales-tax-holidays/
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08-03-2023 at 10:31 AM.
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Virginia isn't on the list because politicians forgot to renew the holiday lol
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08-03-2023 at 12:42 PM.
08-03-2023 at 12:42 PM.
Quote from Ms.Calculated :
New Jersey at good state?
PA never had a tax-free period...EVER!
Drive to Delaware.
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08-03-2023 at 12:59 PM.
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I want to get a MacBook Air 13 in Florida. During checkout it is still showing the estimated tax. Should it show $0 or will the correct tax amount only show on the invoice after I buy?
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