- Sales tax holidays are temporary periods when selected items are exempt from state and/or local sales tax.
- They are often used to boost spending during back-to-school or emergency-preparedness periods.
- In 2026, over 20 U.S. states and territories have confirmed sales tax holidays, usually for items like clothing, school supplies, and computers with price limits.
- Participation rules differ by jurisdiction, and several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, and New York, have no planned 2026 holiday.
Source: allynintl.com
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