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Breaking News: Apple Announces US Tax Holiday Rules for 6 States

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Apple has announced details of upcoming sales tax holidays in six U.S. states where the company operates retail stores. The tax holidays provide temporary relief from state sales taxes on certain purchases, aiming to boost consumer spending during specific periods. Each state has different price limits and categories of tax-exempt products.

Apple will waive state sales taxes on qualifying products sold in its stores and online in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, and West Virginia during the upcoming tax-free weekends. The company has outlined the eligible products and time frames for each state’s sales tax holiday on its website.

Apple says it will automatically waive state sales tax during the designated tax holiday periods for eligible products purchased in its stores or on apple.com. Customers can still be charged local sales taxes, which vary by jurisdiction.

Arkansas (Tax Holiday Starts From Aug 5 to 6, 2023)

In Arkansas, Apple customers will not be charged state sales tax from August 5 to 6 on purchases of iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, Beats headphones, and other eligible products. There is no price limit for the following tax-free eligible products:

  • All Mac computers
  • All iPad models
  • All iPhone models
  • Printers
  • Accessories
  • Keyboards
  • Mice
  • Apple Pencil
  • Displays

Florida (Tax Holiday Starts From Jul 24 to Aug 6, 2023)

Florida’s tax holiday runs from August 24 to 6 and covers similar Apple products (computers and accessories including iPad) costing $1,500 or less.

The tax-free eligible products include:

Eligible products include:

  • Computers under $1500
  • Mac computers
  • iPad models
  • Accessories and other products under $1500
    • Displays
    • Keyboards
    • Mice
    • Apple Pencil
    • Speakers
    • Headphones
    • RAM
    • Storage
    • Microphones
    • Printers
    • Computer cables
    • Routers
    • Scanners
    • Hard drives
    • Nonrecreational software
    • Computer batteries
    • AppleCare (when sold with and for eligible items)

Alabama (Tax Holiday Starts From Jul 21 to 23, 2023)

In Alabama, you can qualify for the tax exemption if you complete your purchases before the sales tax holiday period. All items under $750 are exempted from the tax. Although, you have to bear the local taxes. The following Apple products qualify for the sales tax exemption:

  • Computers and accessories under $750
  • Mac computers
  • iPad models
  • Accessories (purchased with computer)
    • Keyboards
    • Mice
    • Apple Pencil
    • Speakers
    • Monitors
  • Printers
  • Computer storage media, diskettes, compact disks
  • Apple and third-party software (nonrecreational)

Missouri (Tax Holiday Starts From Aug 4 to 6, 2023)

Individuals residing in Missouri can take benefit from the tax-free offer from Apple on purchasing any products under $1500 or software under $350.

Sale tax exemption can be availed during the sales tax holiday on the following eligible products:

  • Computers under $1500
  • Mac computers
  • iPad models
  • Accessories and other products under $1500
    • Displays
    • Keyboards
    • Mice
    • Apple Pencil
    • Speakers
    • RAM upgrades
    • Storage drives
    • Microphones
    • Printers
    • Routers
    • Scanners
    • Hard drives (including Apple TV)
    • Flash drives
  • Apple and third-party software (nonrecreational) under $350

Tennessee (Tax Holiday Starts From Jul 28 to 30, 2023)

The people of Tennessee can also take advantage of this tax-free offer and they have to make purchases on items with a total sale price under $1500.

Tax exemption during holidays is available on the following products for Tennessee:

  • Computers and accessories under $1500
    • Mac computers
    • iPad models
    • Accessories and other products (purchased with computer)
    • Displays
    • Keyboards
    • Mice
    • Apple Pencil
    • Speakers
    • Cables
    • Scanners

West Virginia (Tax Holiday Starts From Aug 4 to 7, 2023)

To enjoy the tax exemption on Apple’s tablet and computer during your holidays is available for individual and personal use. Purchase any product with a total sale price of $500 or less and pay nothing for the sake of sale tax.

The eligible products include:

  • iPad models under $500

The sales tax holidays provide a boost for retailers during traditionally slow summer months. They also offer consumers temporary savings on large purchases like electronics and accessories. However, some critics argue that tax holidays provide limited benefits while complicating tax systems.

Apple’s announcement on its tax holiday sales tax provides clarity for customers in the six participating states, letting them know what products will be tax-free and when. The details could encourage more shoppers to take advantage of the temporary tax relief on Apple products and services.

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