We’ve found 17 states that offer a sales tax holiday known as a “tax-free weekend.” Considering some Americans pay 7% or higher, 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 we expect to see baby products, and diapers, tax-free in 2023 (based on what we saw in 2022).
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Although we don’t have the full scoop on each state’s tax free weekend or holiday, we’ll update this post when we get the details.
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 like these are usually in the late winter and early spring. For our purposes, we only included tax-free weekends that offer savings on baby clothes, diapers, and blankets on our list.
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 that offered tax-free diapers and baby items during tax-free weekend 2022
Here is the list of states that had a tax-free weekend in 2022. Each tax-free weekend started at 12:01 a.m. and ended at midnight in their respective time zones unless otherwise noted.
Arkansas tax-free weekend August 6 – 7
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, and receiving blankets were tax-free, providing each item was under $100.
Connecticut tax-free weekend April 10 – 16 and August 14 – 20
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free, providing each item was under $100.
Illinois tax-free weekend August 5 – 14
- Instead of offering a few days of tax-free shopping, Illinois held a “tax reduction” week from August 5 -14, 2022. During this period, state sales tax dropped 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 were tax-free, providing each item was under $100.
Maryland tax-free weekend August 14 – 20
- Tax-free items: Diapers and baby clothes were tax-free if each item was under $100. Bibs and receiving blankets were taxable.
Massachusetts tax-free weekend August 13 – 14
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free, providing each item was under $175.
Mississippi tax-free weekend July 29 – 30
- Tax-free items: Only baby clothes were tax-free if each item was under $100. Bibs, diapers, and receiving blankets were taxable.
Missouri tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free if each item was under $100.
New Mexico tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free, providing each item was 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 were tax-free if each item was under $100.
Ohio tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free, providing each item was under $75.
Oklahoma tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free if each item was under $100.
South Carolina tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
- Tax-free items: South Carolina had 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 were tax-free, providing each item was under $100.
Texas tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free if each item was under $100.
Virginia tax-free weekend August 5 – 7
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free, providing each item was under $100.
West Virginia tax-free weekend August 5 – 8
- Tax-free items: Diapers, baby clothes, bibs, and receiving blankets were tax-free if each item was 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!
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