Back to school 2013 is right around the corner and 15 states have tax holidays, which is a tax free shopping weekend to help you save money on school supplies. The following list shows what is tax free on what dates, organized by state (thanks to TaxAdmin.org for this info).

Alabama – Aug 2-4 – clothing $100; computers $750; school supplies $50; books $30

Arkansas – Aug 3-4 – clothing $100; school supplies

Connecticut – Aug 18-24 – clothing and footwear $300

Florida – Aug 2-4 – school supplies $15; clothing $75; computer $750

Georgia – Aug 9-10 – school supplies $20; clothing $100; computer $1,000

Iowa – Aug 2-3 – clothing $100

Louisiana – Aug 2-3 – all TPP (not sure what TPP means)

Maryland – Aug 11-17 – clothing and footwear $100

Mississippi – July 26-27 – clothing and footwear $100

Missouri – Aug 2-4 – clothing $100; computers $3,500; school supplies $50

New Mexico – Aug 2-4 – clothing $100; computers $1,000; computer equip. $500;
school supplies $30

North Carolina – Aug 2-4 – clothing $100; school supplies $100; instructional material $300; computers $3,500; other comp. $250; sports equip $50

Tennessee – Aug 2-4 – clothing $100; school supplies $100; computers $1,500

Texas – Aug 9-11 – clothing, backpacks, school supplies $100

Virginia clothing $100; school supplies $20

Ways to Save Money Shopping Online

1. Shop through Ebates and get a cash back rebate on whatever you spend online.

2. Use a coupon code. We’ve got thousands to share!

3. Shop during a 2013 back to school season sale!

4. Enjoy a nice tax break in 15 states across the country. Does the retailer where you plan to spend your back to school dollars honor the tax break online?

Ways to Save Money Shopping In Store

1. Buy a discounted gift card to the store or stores where you plan to do your back to school shopping. I like Cardpool.com.

2. Print out a coupon online, find one in a newspaper or in your mail.

3. Shop during a 2013 back to school season sale!

4. Enjoy a nice tax break in 15 states across the country.

How much are you going to spend on back to school shopping?