sales tax holiday
Coverage of sales tax holiday in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee sales tax holiday draws large crowds to Tanger Outlets
Tennessee’s sales tax holiday is drawing large crowds to Tanger Outlets as families shop for back-to-school items. The holiday, which lasts through Sunday, exempts sales tax on clothing under $100, school supplies under $100, and computers/tablets under $1,500, with retailers offering additional discounts.
- Tennessee tax-free weekend is underway: What shoppers can and cannot buy tax-free
Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday is underway, allowing tax-free purchases of clothing, school supplies, and computers. The event aims to help families save money before the start of the school year.
- Tennessee's tax-free weekend starts soon. Here's what you can buy without paying sales tax
Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday, aimed at easing back-to-school shopping costs, begins this weekend. The tax-free weekend allows families to purchase eligible items without paying sales tax.
- Florida’s monthlong back-to-school sales tax holiday goes into effect
Florida’s monthlong back-to-school sales tax holiday began on Monday and ends Aug. 20, allowing tax-free purchases of items like electronics under $1,500, clothing and accessories under $100, and school supplies under $50. The exemption applies to in-store and online purchases.
- Virginia SNAP enrollment drops 100K and more state headlines
Virginia's SNAP enrollment has decreased by 100,000 as federal cuts impact food pantries. Additional headlines include a potential new law to boost energy storage, a sales tax holiday, a report of an armed person at Virginia Military Institute, and a heatwave with high temperatures.
- Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Weekend | 2026
Virginia's 3-day sales tax holiday is scheduled for August 7-9, 2026, allowing tax-free purchases of school supplies, clothing, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products. The event aims to help residents save money on essential items.
- When is Tennessee’s tax-free weekend in 2026? Here’s what you need to know
Tennessee’s 2026 tax-free weekend will run from July 31 to August 2, allowing tax-free purchases of certain items like clothing under $100, school supplies under $100, and computers under $1,500. Restrictions include items for business use and online purchases requiring tax compliance.
- Gov. JB Pritzker signs $55.9B affordability-focused state budget with tax on social media companies
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a $55.9 billion Illinois state budget focused on affordability, including funds for food assistance, affordable housing, and schools. The budget introduces a tax on social media companies and a back-to-school sales tax holiday, while suspending a fuel tax increase.