8/2/2022 -- The back to school sales tax holiday starts Friday, August 5 and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 7. During the weekend, state sales tax (4.225%) will not be charged on certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute.

The sales tax exemption is limited to:

Clothing – any article having a taxable value of $100 or less
School supplies – not to exceed $50 per purchase
Computer software – taxable value of $350 or less
Personal computers – not to exceed $1,500
Computer peripheral devices – not to exceed $1,500
Graphing Calculators - not to exceed $150

Some cities and special tax districts are not participating in the sales tax holiday weekend. Purchases will be exempt from state taxes, but local taxes will still be added to your bill.

For more information and to see a complete list of cities, counties, and special tax districts not participating, visit the Department of Revenue Back to School Sales Tax Holiday site.