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2012: Sales Tax-Free Days

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2012 Sales Tax Free Days

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If your state or commonwealth participates in tax-free days, then waiting to make a qualified purchased during those times will stretch your dollars. The Federation of Tax Administrators issued the 2012 State Sales Tax Holidays list, including limits and information links.

Though designed to help offset the back-to-school costs, these tax-free days can save you money on items you need.

For example, in South Carolina our tax-free days have no limits on clothing, school supplies, and computers. If we plan to purchase an iPad or choose to purchase clothing from the summer clearance racks for next year, then those items will not incur sales tax on those tax-free days.

By planning ahead, waiting patiently, and scoring those deals during tax-free days, you can continue stretching your dollars while using time wisely. Happy savings!

Question: Are you planning a big purchase during your tax-free days?

Upcoming Tax-Free Days

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Are you in the market for new clothes, school supplies, computer software, or a computer (iPad, Tablet, laptop, etc.)? Are you searching the sales each week looking for that “incredible deal?” If so, then check to see when your state will offer tax-free days.

If you already live in a state without sales tax, then checking these dates will not help you in stretching your dollars. Sorry. (Think of all the money you save, from not paying sales tax, each time you shop. :-))

With back-to-school season beginning, the sales on clothing, school supplies, and electronics are gearing up. As you get your lists ready, be sure to check out Chrissy’s list of tax-free days. A fantastic way of stretching your dollars is by combining your state’s tax-free days with a great sale.

If you cannot find what you need on those tax-free days, never fear, Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be here before you know it. Just be patient and wait for that awesome deal that will meet your needs. Happy savings!