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18 states offer a sales tax holiday known as a “tax-free weekend.” Considering Americans pay an average of 9.9% in state and local taxes, according to Intuit — these aren’t wimpy savings, especially when it comes to diapers and baby stuff.
Diapers, bibs, baby clothes, and blankets are specifically included on most tax-free lists, which means we’re looking at a rare opportunity to save big on the items your little bundle of joy can’t have enough of.
Read on for a brief overview of how these weekends work, as well as when and where to find each baby product, like diapers, tax-free.
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What’s a “tax-free weekend”?
A “tax-free weekend” or sales tax holiday means that you can buy items from certain qualifying categories, like clothing, shoes, computers, and school supplies without paying sales tax. Participating states set their own limits on how much you can spend without paying sales tax.
The term “tax-free holiday” can also include hurricane preparedness and Energy Star product savings. Separate holidays from back-to-school tax-free weekends, they’re usually in the late winter and early spring. For our purposes, I’m only including tax-free weekends that offer savings on baby clothes, diapers, and blankets.
Does “tax-free weekend” apply to online purchases?
Yes. As long as you make your qualifying online purchase while the sales tax holiday is happening in your state, you won’t pay sales tax, even if your item arrives after the tax-free weekend is over. Don’t just buy any online deal, though. See the best online deals and stack those savings!
States offering tax-free diapers and baby items during tax-free weekend 2022
Here is the current list of states that have a tax-free weekend. Each tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. and ends at midnight in their respective time zones unless otherwise noted.
Alabama tax-free weekend July 15 – 17
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $100.
Arkansas tax-free weekend August 6 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $100.
Connecticut tax-free weekend April 10 – 16 and August 14 – 20
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $100.
Florida tax-free weekend July 1 – June 30, 2023
Tax-free items: Florida has no spending limits on diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. A whole year of tax-free shopping for your little one!
Illinois tax-free weekend August 5 – 14
Instead of offering a few days of tax-free shopping, Illinois is holding a “tax reduction” week from August 5 -14, 2022. During this period, state sales tax drops from 6.25% to 1.25%. That’s a 5% savings on things like baby and children’s clothes, diapers, bibs, and receiving blankets
Iowa tax-free weekend August 5 – 6
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $100.
Maryland tax-free weekend August 14 – 20
Tax-free items: Diapers and baby clothes are tax-free if each item is under $100. Sorry, bibs and receiving blankets are taxable.
Massachusetts tax-free weekend August 13 – 14
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $175.
Mississippi tax-free weekend July 29 – 30
Tax-free items: Only baby clothes are tax-free if each item is under $100. Bibs, diapers, and receiving blankets are taxable.
Missouri tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free if each item is under $100.
New Mexico tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $100.
New York tax-free weekend is every day
New York State doesn’t set aside one weekend for a pause on state tax; they allow you to buy clothing, diapers, bibs, and receiving blankets up to $110 (per item) tax free every day of the year.
New Mexico tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free if each item is under $100.
Ohio tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $75.
Oklahoma tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free if each item is under $100.
South Carolina tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: South Carolina has no spending limits on diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets during tax-free weekend.
Tennessee tax-free weekend July 29 – 31
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $100.
Texas tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free if each item is under $100.
Virginia tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free, providing each item is under $100.
West Virginia tax-free weekend August 5 – 8
Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets are tax-free if each item is under $100.
If you call Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, or Oregon home — there’s no sales tax anyway. Happy hunting, and enjoy the savings!
