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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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08-07-2023 at 03:45 AM.
08-07-2023 at 03:45 AM.
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Lol what

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rsvpd
08-07-2023 at 08:12 AM.
08-07-2023 at 08:12 AM.
Quote from KunK5721 :
I'm surprised California is not on the list! Considering California has below nationwide average tax rates!
Contact your state representatives.
Quote from olszstef :
Virginia isn't on the list because politicians forgot to renew the holiday lol
IKR - I read an article about the Virginia's oopsie, especially when the state budget has $5B surplus. Even tho Virginia tax holiday only exempts clothing, school supplies, every dollar saved is money we keep in our wallet.
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08-07-2023 at 03:11 PM.
08-07-2023 at 03:11 PM.
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Good thing I live in a red state

Hahah people are so butt hurt by your comment. Love it.
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08-10-2023 at 03:39 AM.
08-10-2023 at 03:39 AM.
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VA got rid of their tax free weekend this year. Bummer.

Of course they did. Look who took over the Governor's mansion.
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kkumar3
08-26-2023 at 04:19 AM.
08-26-2023 at 04:19 AM.
I tried buying an iPad Air delivering to NJ address and still sales tax is being charged.
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ssavov
08-26-2023 at 05:41 AM.
08-26-2023 at 05:41 AM.
Quote from kkumar3 :
I tried buying an iPad Air delivering to NJ address and still sales tax is being charged.
I am seeing the same when trying to order 15-inch MacBook Air. Hope they fix it soon.
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08-26-2023 at 06:22 AM.
08-26-2023 at 06:22 AM.
Quote from kkumar3 :
I tried buying an iPad Air delivering to NJ address and still sales tax is being charged.

Best Buy shows no tax for me on an m2 MacBook Air.

$900 if you have total tech.

Jersey
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08-26-2023 at 06:30 AM.
08-26-2023 at 06:30 AM.
Quote from ssavov :
I am seeing the same when trying to order 15-inch MacBook Air. Hope they fix it soon.

What store are you trying to order from?
Best Buy shows no tax here in jersey
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08-26-2023 at 06:34 AM.
08-26-2023 at 06:34 AM.
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What store are you trying to order from?
Best Buy shows no tax here in jersey
Directly from Apple with the Education Discounts.
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FindingDory
08-26-2023 at 07:49 AM.
08-26-2023 at 07:49 AM.
From Reddit comments it seems that the sales price is adjusted at the time of shipping if you buy from apple directly

Edit: from Apple rep: And yes that's exactly what will happen. The estimated tax shows now but it will be remove in the final invoice once the order ships or is picked up
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