Sales Tax Holidays 2024: What’s in Store for Consumers and Retailers?

Sales tax holidays have been around for almost half a century
States use sales tax holidays as political tools to give tax breaks to constituents and boost local retail sales
Almost half of the 45 states with sales tax now have sales tax holidays
Holidays offer tax-free periods on items like back-to-school supplies, clothing, and disaster-preparedness equipment
Retailers, both brick-and-mortar and online, must participate in sales tax holidays
Some states have unique holidays, such as Nevada’s holiday for National Guard members and Louisiana’s holiday on firearms and ammunition
Popular items during sales tax holidays include back-to-school supplies, emergency-preparedness equipment, clean energy purchases, and clothing
Some states have specific dates for sales tax holidays in 2024, such as Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia
Florida also has holidays for attraction admissions, outdoor equipment, and work-safety gear on specific dates

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