back-to-school sales tax holiday
Coverage of back-to-school sales tax holiday in the Nexus archive.
- Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins as Vernon Carey’s foundation helps students shop for new school year
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, offering tax-free purchases on school supplies and clothing through August 20, coincides with a shopping spree hosted by the Carey Family Foundation for 23 students. Vernon Carey and the foundation provided $300 each to children in the Summer Reading Program at Carver Ranches Boys & Girls Club to buy school essentials.
- Illinois will pause its gas tax increase this summer. Here's how long it will last
Illinois will temporarily pause its gas tax increase starting July 1 for six months as part of the FY2027 budget, which also includes a back-to-school sales tax holiday. The pause aims to provide affordability relief amid rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty.
- Illinois' ‘back-to-school sales tax' will return for 2026
Illinois will reintroduce a back-to-school sales tax holiday from August 7 to 16 as part of its $55.9 billion FY27 budget, which also includes a six-month pause on the state’s gas tax starting July 1, 2026. The budget excludes legislation related to a Chicago Bears stadium, data centers, and AI accountability.