Illinois Sales Tax Holiday

Most states have a period of time where you can get a break from sales tax. Illinois is offering 10 days when school supplies and clothing will be taxed at a lower rate. This year it will take place August 6th - August 10th, you will get a 5% discount on sales tax for all qualifying items including clothing, shoes, and school supplies. This can really add up to some great savings!

Go here --->  for more information on how the discount is calculated and a list of qualifying items for the State of Illiinois

Here are a few other states offering this Tax Break - If you don't see your State Google your States Name and the words Sales Tax Holiday!

Alabama- Friday August 6, 2010, and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday August 8, 2010. Find details at The Alabama Dept. of Revenue. --->

Connecticut-August 22 through Saturday, August 28, 2010. For more information go here Connecticut Dept. of Revenue --->

Florida- August 13, 2010, through midnight, Sunday, August 15, 2010. Go here to read more Florida Department of Revenue website --->

Georgia- No tax free Holiday this year!

Iowa- August 6-7, 2010. It does not include Sunday. Find more information hereIowa Dept. of Revenue --->

Louisiana- Friday, August 6, through 12:00 midnight on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Click here for details Louisiana Dept. of Revenue --->

Maryland-August 8 – 14, 2010 For more go to Maryland Sales Tax Bulletin --->

Mississippi-12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30, through midnight Saturday, July 31, 2010. Click on over here for more information Official Guide For 2010 Sales Tax Holiday --->

Missouri-August 6-8, 2010. For details visit the Missouri Department of Revenue --->

New Mexico-August 6-8, 2010. List Of Taxable and Nontaxable Items, see page 3 --->

North Carolina- August 6-8, 2010.For more information visit North Carolina Dept. of Revenue – August Sales Tax Holiday. --->

Oklahoma-Friday, August 6 – Sunday, August 8, 2010. For details visit Oklahoma Tax Commission. --->

South Carolina-August 6-8, 2010. To find out more visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue --->

Tennessee- August 6 through Sunday, August 8, 2010. For details visit Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday Information.

Texas-August 20-22, 2010 Get the details: Texas Tax Holiday Official Page --->

Virginia- August August 6, 2010 and ends at midnight on August 8, 2010. See more atSchool Supplies and Clothing Holiday

Thanks Savor the Savings for compiling the list!