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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays 2026
Multiple U.S. states are offering sales tax holidays timed for the back-to-school season, with Florida running a month-long holiday from July 20 to August 20 and Virginia scheduling a 3-day holiday for August 7-9, both exempting taxes on school supplies, clothing, and certain electronics within specified price limits.
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2026-08-03
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