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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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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 01:40 PM.
08-03-2023 at 01:40 PM.
Quote from itsvijay4u :
Living in Charlotte,NC. Can I purchase the products without paying tax in SC? Even for store pickup?

I will be picking up at an SC Apple Store to take advantage of this over weekend. Haven't ever had an issue doing so as long as it's purchased (ordered for pick up at participating store) and picked up at an SC store.

Also, if memory serves, the Apple Store will charge sales tax and then it'll be refunded or will be removed when the charge clears.
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08-03-2023 at 02:50 PM.
08-03-2023 at 02:50 PM.
Retailers are selling this a lot cheaper than apple themselves
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takenote_13
08-03-2023 at 03:03 PM.
08-03-2023 at 03:03 PM.
Quote from venkat7be :
Why texas not in list?

Texas Tax exempt details linked below - Tax Free Weekend is August 11-13, and has exclusions (+ priced less than $100):

https://comptroller.texas.gov/tax...%20holiday.
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08-03-2023 at 03:14 PM.
08-03-2023 at 03:14 PM.
Waiting for this, I am gonna save 500 bucks on my new mac
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08-03-2023 at 05:52 PM.
08-03-2023 at 05:52 PM.
64 Gigabyte Storage is genuinely so funny to me. That's like 10 apps nowadays what the f*ck were they thinking???
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08-03-2023 at 06:15 PM.
08-03-2023 at 06:15 PM.
Quote from LivelySink338 :
Good thing I live in a red state

This is a great deal what do you mean? Makes it affordable for people who have saved and worked hard for their money! No matter what party you are in more states should support these kinds of programs. This is the best thing to see especially with trump going to jail! ✨🎉
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08-03-2023 at 06:51 PM.
08-03-2023 at 06:51 PM.
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Waiting for this, I am gonna save 500 bucks on my new mac
Wow, saving $500 on tax, what are you buying?
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08-04-2023 at 01:10 PM.
08-04-2023 at 01:10 PM.
Quote from LivelySink338 :
Good thing I live in a red state

That tax-free MacBook will come in real handy when the power grid goes out or next tornado strikes
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08-04-2023 at 02:21 PM.
08-04-2023 at 02:21 PM.
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Nothing for New York. Typical. NYis a money hungry mismanaged state run by corrupt politicians. And people keep voting them in. If there was only a way to saw off NYC from the rest of the state, we might stand a chance.

Lol what
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08-04-2023 at 02:23 PM.
08-04-2023 at 02:23 PM.
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This is a great deal what do you mean? Makes it affordable for people who have saved and worked hard for their money! No matter what party you are in more states should support these kinds of programs. This is the best thing to see especially with trump going to jail! ✨🎉

Lol what
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08-05-2023 at 08:57 AM.
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Lol what?
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asianman35
08-05-2023 at 04:13 PM.
08-05-2023 at 04:13 PM.
was able to get the macbook air M2 for $660 effectively.

$955 ( $1000 worth of apple gift cards from Target using redcard)
- $95 (10 $10 target gift cards, valued at $95 since i have a redcard with 5%)
- $150 apple gift card
- $50 worth of target rewards earned from bonus offers on 2 diff target accounts
no tax, shipped to brothers house in SC
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$660
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08-05-2023 at 08:30 PM.
08-05-2023 at 08:30 PM.
Is edu account/email required to get $100 GC?

Found answer: no. Great deal. Bought a iPad Pro 11.
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08-07-2023 at 12:01 AM.
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I'm surprised California is not on the list! Considering California has below nationwide average tax rates!
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