Reminder: You Can Get Apple Products Tax-Free in 10 States

[MacRumors]

Several U.S. states are offering sales tax holidays in the coming weeks, and some of those sales tax savings are available on Apple products.

Apple's website lists all of the states that can get Apple devices without sales tax, and the dates for the tax-free periods. Purchases with no sales tax can be made in Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia in the coming weeks and days. There was also a tax-free holiday in Alabama, but it has since ended.

The tax-free holidays in New Mexico and Tennessee start today and last through July 27. Tax holidays in other states will take place in August.

During these tax-free holidays, select Apple products purchased online or in retail stores will not be subject to sales tax. According to Apple, tax savings may not appear at checkout, but will be reflected on the final receipt.

Devices that are eligible for tax-free purchase vary by state, and some states also have price limits, so it's worth checking the specifics for your state. Apple's website has details.

In New Mexico, for example, computers that are $1,000 or less and accessories under $500 are eligible, while in Tennessee, tax breaks are available on Macs, iPads, and related accessories under $1,500.

In Arkansas, all Macs, iPads, iPhones, and the Vision Pro can be purchased tax free, and Massachusetts removes tax from purchases under $2,500. In Virginia, only cell phone chargers and batteries under $60 are eligible for tax-free purchase.

Sales tax holidays are useful for back to school shopping for students, and for Apple devices, the savings can be combined with Apple's Back to School Promotion. Students are eligible for a free or discounted accessory like the AirPods 4 with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad.

Article Link: Reminder: You Can Get Apple Products Tax-Free in 10 States

 

[ghostface147]

We have tax free weekend here in Texas coming up, but it's restricted to clothing/footware, school supplies, backpacks, and face masks and each product can't be more than $100. Didn't know other states had a much more open policy like Apple products.

 

[k1121j]

We get that every day in New Hampshire! 🎉

 

[MrMojo1]

It's sales tax free every day here in NH.

 

[Two Appleseeds]

Just got to go see my friends in Oregon, whenever I'm looking for a new computer...

 

[TechRunner]

I'm temporarily discretionary income-free, so the tax free sale-ebrations will pass me by this year.

 

[The Barron]

We have tax free weekend here in Texas coming up, but it's restricted to clothing/footware, school supplies, backpacks, and face masks and each product can't be more than $100. Didn't know other states had a much more open policy like Apple products.

What do you expect in Texas? It's Texas for gosh sakes!

 

[Fidget08]

People who brag about sales tax should by law be require to state their property tax rates as well.

 

[CharlesShaw]

In addition to state sales tax, cities can add taxes.

After buying an item online from Apple and buying it again at the Apple Store within a few weeks, I noticed that I paid less tax when they shipped the item. Additional city taxes are also added if I buy it online for pick up at my nearest Apple Store. I'll get a second charge for the difference after paying. When mentioning this to a salesperson at the store, they said the local tax is even higher at an upscale suburban store in this region.

 

[Plutonius]

NH and some other states never have a sales tax so the number is greater than 10.

 

[ethanwa79]

Florida has no income tax and during this holiday no sales tax as well on stuff like this.

States that brag about no sales tax year-round pay for it in other ways (income and property, for example).

 

[Plerf]

Some states don’t have a sales tax at all.

Delaware is one; perhaps there are others.

 

[Corefile]

Every day is a tax free holiday when you visit DE.

 

[ghanwani]

What about CA?

 

[lovehateapple]

According to the link on apple's website many of the sales tax exemptions on Macs have price limits of $500, $1,000, or $1,500. So you only save if you're buying a base model Mac, lol.

 

[techfreak23]

CA NEVER participates in these. It was really annoying when they started doing sales tax for online orders too. So dumb…

 

[MacRumorUser78]

What about CA?

Yes our sales tax is high. But I don't get the tax holidays?

 

[mcdermd]

Every day is tax-free day in Oregon.

 

[russell_314]

What about CA?

You probably get extra tax weekends 😂

 

[segfaultdotorg]

Or you can purchase an Apple iTax Pro subscription which will waive state sales tax on Apple product purchases in as many as 69 US states.

 

[Justin Cymbal]

Massachusetts removes tax from purchases under $2,500

Looking forward to doing some tax free shopping soon but my state needs to update this limit to account for inflation as it hasn’t been increased since it was originally set at $2,500 (back in 2004) according to this article & state gov site:

Guide to Massachusetts' sales tax holiday this weekend

The 6.25% sales tax will be waived on many purchases this weekend. Here's what you should know if you plan to take advantage of the savings.

www.wcvb.com

TIR 04-14: The Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday

Sales and Use Tax I. Introduction A recently enacted statute provides for a Massachusetts "sales tax holiday," i.e., a single day during which most purchases made by individuals for personal use will not be subject to Massachusetts sales or use taxes. St. 2003, c. 141, §§ 55-59 ("the Act"). The...

www.mass.gov

 

[Hammerd]

Valid message

 

[martint235]

As a UK resident this is a genuine question. What stops you ordering from a shop in a different state and having it delivered? Or if that doesn’t work just going to a different state to buy it?

 

[ab22]

As a UK resident this is a genuine question. What stops you ordering from a shop in a different state and having it delivered? Or if that doesn’t work just going to a different state to buy it?

You'll pay tax based on the state it's delivered to.

Nothing stops you traveling & buying elsewhere - although there is a state 'use tax' which seems to be ignored, at least by buyers.

 

[martint235]

You'll pay tax based on the state it's delivered to.

Nothing stops you traveling & buying elsewhere.

Sorry follow on question. So I get to online checkout, do they add the tax for my home state or do I get a bill later? If the former I assume the shop have to find a way to pay my state?