> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2014 State Sales Tax Holidays - URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/2014_state_sales_tax_holidays_0731140438/ - Published: 2014-07-31T17:37:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T18:42:10.000Z - Description: Many states drop sales tax for a few days, often the first weekend of August, on clothing, computers, footwear and school supplies, subject to per-item price caps. The listing gives each state's dates, qualifying items, maximum costs and revenue department links. - Author: Food Consumer - Tags: Government, Health News, #vivvo-import Many states participate in sales tax holidays. They often take place during the first weekend of August. Many of the items included as tax-free are clothing, computers, footwear, and supplies -- perfect for back to school shopping! See if your state participates and if there are any restrictions on purchases. **2014 State Sales Tax Holidays** \[[2013 State Sales Tax Holidays](http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/rate/sales%5Fholiday%5F2013.html?ref=foodconsumer.org)\] | **State** | **Days** | **Items Included** | **Maximum Cost** | **1stYear** | **2014Dates** | **Information Links** \* | | ------------------ | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | | **Alabama** | 3 | hurricane preparednessgenerators - $1,000supplies - $60 | 2012 | February 21-23 | [http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/](http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/salestax/WPSalesTaxHol.htm?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Alabama** | 3 | clothing - $100computers - $750 school supplies - $50 books - $30 | 2006 | August 1-3 | [http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/](http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/salestax/SalesTaxHol.htm?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Arkansas** | 2 | clothing - $100school supplies | 2011 | August 2-3 | [http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/](http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/exciseTax/salesanduse/Pages/taxHoliday.aspx?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Connecticut** | 7 | clothing and footwear - $300 | 2001 | August 17-23 | [http://www.ct.gov/drs/](http://www.ct.gov/drs/site/default.asp?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Florida** | 9 | hurricane preparednessequipment - $20 to $50generators - $750 | 2007+ | May 31-June 8 | [http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/](http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/tips/tip14a01-03.pdf?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Florida** | 3 | school suppiesclothing - $100supplies - $15computers - $750 | 2007+ | August 1-3 | [http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/](http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/gta.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Florida** | 3 | energy star/WaterSense products - $1,500 | 2014 | September 19-21 | [http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/](http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/gta.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Georgia** | 2 | school suppliesclothing - $100supplies - $20computers - $1,000 | 2012+ | August 1-2 | [https://etax.dor.ga.gov](https://etax.dor.ga.gov/salestax/bulletins/Sales%20Tax%20Holiday%20IB%202014.pdf?ref=foodconsumer.org)/ | | | **Georgia** | 3 | energy star/WaterSense products - $1,500 | 2012+ | October 3-5 | [https://etax.dor.ga.gov](https://etax.dor.ga.gov/salestax/bulletins/Sales%20Tax%20Holiday%20IB%202014.pdf?ref=foodconsumer.org)/ | | | **Iowa** | 2 | clothing - $100 | 2000 | August 1-2 | [http://www.iowaccess.org/tax/ ](http://www.iowaccess.org/tax/educate/holiday1.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Louisiana** | 2 | all TPP - $2,500 | 2007 | August 1-2 | [http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/](http://revenue.louisiana.gov/sections/general/hottopics/salestaxholiday.aspx?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Louisiana** | 2 | hurricane preparedness items - $1,500 | 2008 | May 24-25 | [http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/](http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/sections/Publications/HurricanePrepSalesTaxHoliday.aspx?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Louisiana** | 3 | firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies | 2009 | September 5-7 | [http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/](http://revenue.louisiana.gov/sections/general/hottopics/secondamendment.aspx?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Maryland** | 3 | energy star products | 2011 | February 15-17 | [http://www.comp.state.md.us/](http://taxes.marylandtaxes.com/Business%5FTaxes/Business%5FTax%5FTypes/Sales%5Fand%5FUse%5FTax/Tax%5FInformation/Shop%5FMaryland%5FPrograms/Shop%5FMaryland%5FEnergy/?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Maryland** | 7 | clothing & footwear-$100 | 2010 | August 10-16 | [http://www.marylandtaxes.com/](http://taxes.marylandtaxes.com/Individual%5FTaxes/Individual%5FTax%5FTypes/Sales%5Fand%5FUse%5FTax/Tax%5FInformation/Shop%5FMaryland%5FPrograms/Shop%5FMaryland%5FTax-free%5FWeek/?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Mississippi** | 2 | clothing & footwear - $100 | 2009 | July 25-26 | [http://www.dor.ms.gov/](http://www.dor.ms.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Missouri** | 7 | energy star products - $1,500 | 2009 | April 19-25 | [http://dor.mo.gov/](http://dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/green/?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Missouri** | 3 | clothing - $100computers - $3,500school supplies - $50 | 2004 | August 1-3 | [http://dor.mo.gov/](http://dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/school/?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **New Mexico** | 3 | clothing - $100computers - $1,000computer equip. - $500school supplies - $30 | 2005 | August 1-3 | [http://www.tax.newmexico.gov](http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Individuals/Pages/Tax-Holiday.aspx?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Oklahoma** | 3 | clothing - $100 | 2007 | August 1-3 | [http://www.tax.ok.gov/](http://www.tax.ok.gov/stholiday.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **South Carolina** | 3 | clothingschool suppliescomputersother | 2000 | August 1-3 | [http://www.sctax.org/](http://www.sctax.org/NR/rdonlyres/FC59D276-D215-4DAA-8EE0-6084FCB3CBBB/0/IL1313.pdf?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Tennessee** | 3 | clothing - $100 school supplies - $100computers - $1,500 | 2006 | August 1-3 | [http://tn.gov/revenue/](http://tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday/?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Texas** | 3 | energy star products air conditioners - $6,000; other - $2,000 | 2008 | May 24-26 | [http://www.window.state.tx.us/](http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx96%5F1331/?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Texas** | 3 | clothing, backpacks and school supplies- $100 | 1999 | August 8-10 | [http://www.window.state.tx.us/](http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98%5F490/tx98%5F490.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Virginia** | 7 | hurricane preparedness items - $60generators - $1,000 | 2008 | May 25-31 | [http://www.tax.virginia.gov/](http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday&ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Virginia** | 3 | clothing - $100school supplies - $20 | 2006 | August 1-3 | [http://www.tax.virginia.gov/](http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday&ref=foodconsumer.org) | | | **Virginia** | 4 | energy star products - $2,500 | 2006 | October 10-13 | [http://www.tax.virginia.gov/](http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday&ref=foodconsumer.org) | | **(updated June 3, 2014)** \+ Florida first held a sales tax holiday for school supplies in 2007\. This was not re-enacted in 2008-09\. Georgia first held a school supply holiday in 2004 and energy efficiency holiday in 2006\. They were not re-enacted in 2010-11\. These states enact their holidays each year. \* Details for some state programs are not available yet, website points to 2013 program. Note, if your state is not listed, legislation has not been approved authorizing a sales tax holiday. Contact your state legislator for more information. If you have any corrections, please direct your inquiry to [Ronald Alt](http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/sendmail.php?F%5Fname=ron&ref=foodconsumer.org).