Apple Publishes List of Products Eligible for Sales Tax Holidays in 8 US States

By Chris Hauk

3 Min Read Published: Jul 16th, 2024

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Apple has published a list of products that will be eligible for upcoming 2024 sales tax holidays in eight US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

Sales tax holidays offer consumers the opportunity to purchase select Apple products (as well as select products from other companies, it’s not an Apple-only deal) without paying sales tax. Make sure to visit Apple’s website to determine the eligible products and price limits, as they vary from state to state. Apple says that while the tax savings may not appear during checkout, they will be reflected on the final receipt.

The tax-free holidays in the US run from July 19 through August 11, although the exact dates vary by state. While other US states are offering tax-free holidays, they are not currently listed on Apple’s website.

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Depending on the state, eligible Apple products may include Macs, iPads, iPhones, and/or accessories.

Sales tax holiday discounts can be combined with Apple’s ongoing Back to School promotion. This promotion offers up to a $150 Apple gift card when students purchase an eligible Mac or iPad. Students also receive 20% off AppleCare+ plans, in addition to Apple’s standard educational discounts on select products.

Sales Tax Holidays State by State

Alabama

Alabama’s tax holiday runs from July 19 to 21.
The total sale price of all sales tax-exempt items cannot exceed $750.
Eligible Apple products include Macs, iPads, the Apple Pencil, monitors, printers, keyboards, storage media, and third-party software.

Arkansas

Arkansas’ tax holiday runs from August 3 to August 4.
The state doesn’t place a price limit for sales tax-exempt items.
Macs, iPads, iPhones, and product accessories qualify.

Florida

Florida’s tax holiday runs from July 29 to August 11.
The total sale price of all sales tax-exempt items cannot exceed $1,500.
Macs, iPads, accessories, and AppleCare qualify.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts’ tax holiday runs from August 10 to August 11.
Any product purchased for personal use is sales tax-free as long as the individual product purchased is $2,500 or less.
If multiple products are purchased and exceed $2,500, they are still eligible for sales tax-free sales.
If you purchase individual items over $2,500, you must pay the full amount of sales taxes in full, not just on the amount exceeding the limit.

Missouri

Missouri’s tax holiday runs from August 2 to August 4.
The sales prices of computers and hardware may not exceed $1,500, while software purchases cannot exceed $350.
Products eligible for the sales tax holiday include Macs, iPads, Apple TVs, and accessories.

Ohio

Ohio’s tax holiday runs from July 30 to August 8.
Any product purchased for personal use is eligible for the sales tax-free sale as long as the individual product is $500 or less.
Multiple products purchased exceeding $500 are still eligible for the sales tax-free sale.
If you purchase individual items over $500, you must pay all sales taxes in full, not just on the amount that exceeds the $500 limit.

Tennessee

Tennessee’s tax holiday runs from July 26 to July 28.
Computers and qualifying accessories cannot exceed a total sales price of $1,500.
Macs, iPads, and accessories sold with a qualifying computer qualify; accessories sold separately do not.