Apple Lists Products Eligible for Sales Tax-Free Holidays in 8 U.S. States

[MacRumors]

Apple recently updated its website with a list of products eligible for upcoming 2024 sales tax holidays in select U.S. states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

Sales tax holidays provide a limited-time opportunity to purchase select Apple products online or in stores without paying sales tax. Eligible products and price limits vary from state to state, with complete details outlined on Apple's website. Apple says tax savings may not appear during checkout, but will be reflected on the final receipt.

The tax-free holidays run from July 19 through August 11, with the exact dates varying by state. Some other U.S states are offering tax-free holidays this summer, but they are not listed on Apple's website at this time.

Sales tax holidays are especially beneficial to students, as the tax savings can be combined with Apple's ongoing Back to School promotion, which offers students up to a $150 Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad, as well as 20% off AppleCare+ plans. This is in addition to Apple's standard educational discounts on select products.

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[Justin Cymbal]

I’m going to get the new iPad Pro on my state, Massachusetts’ tax free holiday next month

My Dad needs a new iPad Pro so my plan is to give him the iPad Pro that I’m currently using and I will get the new version (that just came out in May)

To save some additional money, I also purchased the Apple gift cards (that I need to purchase the iPad) from Target’s website using my Target 🎯 RedCard to save an additional 5%

I think this might be the first year that Ohio is doing a tax-free holiday and I have lots of relatives that live there so I’ll have to let them know about the dates for their tax-free holiday

 

[garry.gm]

Arkansas seems to be very generous. 👀

 

[coffeemilktea]

America in 1776: "No taxation without representation! 🦅🇺🇸🦅"

America today: "Here's a list of dates when you can buy a Mac without the government doing its best to get as much of your hard-earned money as it legally can. But only if you don't spend too much money. Which states are doing it? Just a few, and probably not yours."

Seriously though, I wish there were sales tax holidays where I live. 😩

 

[SIGSEGV1]

of course no California

 

[jz0309]

Notably and as usual missing: California
;(

 

[mansplains]

of course no California

Notably and as usual missing: California
;(

Should come as no surprise with how amazing taxes are in CA overall

 

[mansplains]

I understand that these lists are meant to be more informative about all types of eligible products, but I can't help a giggle with displays under $1500... this only applies to a refurbished studio display with vesa. Or Alabama's $750 getting you a Mac mini before looking at refurbs.

 

[cocky jeremy]

America in 1776: "No taxation without representation! 🦅🇺🇸🦅"

America today: "Here's a list of dates when you can buy a Mac without the government doing its best to get as much of your hard-earned money as it legally can. But only if you don't spend too much money. Which states are doing it? Just a few, and probably not yours."

Seriously though, I wish there were sales tax holidays where I live. 😩

Funny enough, the devices you aren't paying tax on during those dates are exactly what has everyone so hypnotized they don't realize how badly they're being bent over by the government.

 

[FineWoven]

America in 1776: "No taxation without representation! 🦅🇺🇸🦅"

America today: "Here's a list of dates when you can buy a Mac without the government doing its best to get as much of your hard-earned money as it legally can. But only if you don't spend too much money. Which states are doing it? Just a few, and probably not yours."

Seriously though, I wish there were sales tax holidays where I live. 😩

I don't think I've ever loved a comment nearly as much as this one in all my years reading these forums 😆

 

[Plutonius]

I'm not sure why they bother in Massachusetts. New Hampshire is sales tax free all year around and I believe that a majority of sales in the NH Apple stores are to Massachusetts residents . The Salem and Nashua Apple stores are right next to the Massachusetts border.

 

[Corefile]

Every day is tax free when you live near a state like DE.

 

[2540497]

I want to move from the UK to Arkansas lol

 

[FineWoven]

Funny enough, the devices you aren't paying tax on during those dates are exactly what has everyone so hypnotized they don't realize how badly they're being bent over by the government.

It makes it even less noticeable when you choose a financing option at checkout because the sales tax that's left over still dwarfs the sticker shock of the actual item or items. I know I've been guilty of that when I really want to pull the trigger on something new and shiny... Like "Oh good! Now instead of having to fork over all $800 for this iPad, I can just break it up over 12 months. All that's due today is the nearly $100 I have left in tax for it and this case to go with it!"

 

[FineWoven]

I want to move from the UK to Arkansas lol

As a Missourian I take great offense that you would choose Arkansas over us haha their state university is the rival of our state university which also happens to be my alma mater 😆

 

[currocj]

You get taxed on your income by the federal and state governments, then you get taxed again when you buy stuff, then you get taxed again when you die.

And for all of that you get, well, you fill in the rest

 

[CarAnalogy]

America in 1776: "No taxation without representation! 🦅🇺🇸🦅"

America today: "Here's a list of dates when you can buy a Mac without the government doing its best to get as much of your hard-earned money as it legally can. But only if you don't spend too much money. Which states are doing it? Just a few, and probably not yours."

Seriously though, I wish there were sales tax holidays where I live. 😩

This is more a problem of representation than taxation.

Theoretically you should be able to get a sales tax holiday if enough people in your district want it.

What, you don't feel well represented by your representatives?

 

[redheeler]

America in 1776: "No taxation without representation! 🦅🇺🇸🦅"

America today: "Here's a list of dates when you can buy a Mac without the government doing its best to get as much of your hard-earned money as it legally can. But only if you don't spend too much money. Which states are doing it? Just a few, and probably not yours."

Seriously though, I wish there were sales tax holidays where I live. 😩

On the plus side, if the item is expensive enough you can use it to justify a vacation to Oregon.

 

[dcingie]

of course no California

They just lost SpaceX in the midst of a budget deficit. I wouldn’t hold your breath 😆

 

[svish]

Good to know. Should be a very good time to buy Apple products.

 

[iMean]

As someone who lives in Europe: TAX-FREE???

 

[citysnaps]

of course no California

Purchase your Apple products (and other tech gear - cameras, audio, etc) from B&H using their store credit card and they pay the sales tax. Every day of the year. Easy.

As a California resident where it's roughly 10%, I've been doing that for years.

 

[freedomlinux]

As someone who lives in Europe: TAX-FREE???

Yes, without sales tax / VAT / etc . Most states have a sales tax of 5-9% though basic necessities are generally 0%.

There are 4 states with no sales tax at all (New Hampshire, Delaware, Montana, Oregon) and 1 state with only local/city tax (Alaska)

 

[Heat_Fan89]

It's odd that sales tax is still being applied today on Apple's website for Florida. If I read the details correctly, the tax-free holiday starts today. Has anyone else made a purchase during the current tax free holiday and was not charged sales tax?