As the back-to-school season approaches, Apple has announced its participation in the 2025 sales tax holidays across nine U.S. states. These tax-free periods offer consumers the opportunity to purchase select Apple products without the added cost of state sales tax. Below is a comprehensive guide detailing the eligible products, purchase limits, and specific dates for each participating state.
Alabama: July 18–20, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Purchases made during this period qualify for tax exemption if the total sales price of all exempt items does not exceed $750. Local taxes may still apply.
– Eligible Products:
– Computers (under $750): Mac computers and iPad models.
– Accessories (when purchased with a computer and total sale is under $750): Keyboards, mice, Apple Pencil, speakers, and monitors.
– Other Items: Printers, computer storage media (diskettes, compact disks), and non-recreational software.
Arkansas: August 2–3, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Purchases made by individuals for personal use during this period qualify for tax exemption. There is no sales price limit for the items listed below.
– Eligible Products:
– All Mac Computers
– All iPad Models
– All iPhone Models
– Printers
– Apple Vision Pro
– Accessories: Keyboards, mice, Apple Pencil, and displays.
Massachusetts: August 9–10, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Any item with a sale price of $2,500 or less qualifies for tax exemption. If an item’s price exceeds $2,500, the entire amount is subject to sales tax. Multiple items can be purchased tax-free, even if their combined total exceeds $2,500, as long as each individual item is $2,500 or less.
– Eligible Products: All products priced at $2,500 or less.
New Mexico: July 25–27, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Purchases made during this period qualify for tax exemption if the sales price of computers is $1,000 or less, and related computer hardware (including accessories) is $500 or less.
– Eligible Products:
– Computers ($1,000 or less): Mac computers and iPad models.
– Accessories and Other Products ($500 or less): Keyboards, mice, Apple Pencil, displays, speakers, computer cables, RAM, microphones, routers, hard drives (including Apple TV), flash drives, printers, and printer supplies (e.g., Lifeprint paper).
Ohio: August 1–14, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Any item with a sale price of $500 or less qualifies for tax exemption. If an item’s price exceeds $500, the entire amount is subject to sales tax. Multiple items can be purchased tax-free, even if their combined total exceeds $500, as long as each individual item is $500 or less.
– Eligible Products: All products priced at $500 or less.
South Carolina: August 1–3, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Purchases made by individuals for personal use during this period qualify for tax exemption. Computers, printers, printer supplies, and computer software are eligible. Computer accessories such as displays, keyboards, mice, and scanners are also exempt when purchased with a CPU. Accessories not sold with a CPU remain taxable. Earbuds, headphones, and flash drives qualify when purchased for school use only.
– Eligible Products:
– All Mac Computers
– All iPad Models
– Apple Vision Pro
– Printers and Printer Supplies (e.g., Lifeprint paper)
– Apple and Third-Party Software (non-recreational)
– Accessories and Other Products (purchased with a computer): Keyboards, mice, Apple Pencil, displays, scanners, and speakers.
– For School Use Only: AirPods, headphones, and flash drives.
Tennessee: July 25–27, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Purchases made by individuals for personal use during this period qualify for tax exemption if the total sales price of computers and qualified accessories is $1,500 or less. Qualified accessories include Apple Pencil, speakers, displays, keyboards, mice, routers, and cables. Accessories not sold with a CPU remain taxable.
– Eligible Products:
– Computers and Accessories (total sales price of $1,500 or less): Mac computers and iPad models.
– Accessories and Other Products (purchased with a computer): Displays, keyboards, mice, Apple Pencil, speakers, and cables.
Virginia: August 1–3, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Purchases made by individuals for personal use during this period qualify for tax exemption if the sales price of cell phone chargers and batteries is $60 or less.
– Eligible Products:
– Cell Phone Chargers ($60 or less)
– Cell Phone Batteries ($60 or less)
West Virginia: August 1–4, 2025
– Eligibility Criteria: Purchases made by individuals for personal use during this period qualify for tax exemption if the sales price of laptop and tablet computers is $500 or less.
– Eligible Products:
– iPad Models ($500 or less)
Additional Information:
– Shopping Options: Eligible products can be purchased both online and in-store during the tax-free periods.
– Savings Reflection: Tax savings will appear on the final receipt but may not be visible at checkout.
– Local Taxes: Some local taxes may still apply during these periods.
– Back to School Promotion: Apple is also offering a Back to School promotion, providing free accessories worth up to $199 when purchasing select Mac and iPad models through September 30.
For more detailed information and to verify eligibility, customers are encouraged to visit the official Apple website or consult their state’s Department of Revenue.
