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By: Jess | August 06, 2009 | Category: Money

Two people at a cash registerI hate sales tax because I always forget to factor it into the final price of whatever I'm buying. Then when I get up to the register to pay, I end up with minor sticker shock because whatever I'm buying always ends up being more than I expected.

During the month of August, some states are offering "sales tax holidays." Basically that means for a set period of time certain products won't be taxed. Unfortunately for me, Maryland is not one of the states with a tax holiday this month. But maybe I'll drive over to Virginia to take advantage of their lack of sales tax on back-to-school items, including clothes and shoes. Virginia's tax holiday on school supplies runs from August 7-9.

Curious to see if your state is offering a sales tax holiday this month? Check out this list of states to find out the dates of the holidays and what items are exempt from sales tax.

Feel free to share in the comments if you plan to take advantage of any tax holidays.

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Entry bubble State Sales Tax Holidays

By: Nicole | August 01, 2008 | Category: Money

Gold sandalsA few days ago, I was browsing through one of our many local malls and found a hot deal on a fabulous pair of new shoes. I try to limit my shoe collection to a reasonable amount (which is relative, of course), but I couldn't pass up this sale. So, I bounced up to the counter with a smile and a credit card. Unfortunately, I had forgotten that Maryland recently raised its sales tax to 6 percent. Dude, that can totally add to the cost of new shoes (and most other consumer purchases).

The good news is that many states offer a sales tax holiday. In fact, 14 different states have a tax holiday in August, many beginning today. That should help for those of you who have back-to-school shopping to do.

If you're not sure about your state’s sales tax or its sales tax holiday, be sure to check them out. Most states have rules about which purchases will be tax-free during the holiday, so do a little research before you go. The money you save could help you buy an extra pair of shoes... guilt-free! Happy shopping.

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