As costs rise, states offer back-to-school tax holiday, but not Jersey 19%
7/31/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Topics: Sales Tax Holidays, State Budgets
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As costs rise, states offer back-to-school tax holiday, but not Jersey
New Jersey is one of only two states in the nation that does not offer a sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping.
The other state is Hawaii.
This year, 18 states are offering tax holidays for back-to-school shopping, according to the Federation of Tax Administrators.
The holidays typically offer a discount on clothing, footwear, school supplies, and computers.
Some states offer a specific dollar amount that can be excluded from sales tax, while others offer a percentage discount.
The dates and items eligible for the tax holiday vary by state.
For example, in Florida, shoppers can save on clothing and school supplies up to $60 and $15 respectively.
In Texas, shoppers can save on clothing and school supplies up to $100 and $2.
New Jersey, however, does not have a sales tax holiday.
This means that shoppers in New Jersey will have to pay the full sales tax on back-to-school items.
The state has considered offering a sales tax holiday in the past, but it has never been enacted.
Some lawmakers have argued that a sales tax holiday would hurt state revenue, while others have argued that it would provide much-needed relief to families.
With the rising cost of living, many families are struggling to afford back-to-school supplies.
A sales tax holiday could help ease the financial burden on these families.
However, the state has not taken any action to implement a sales tax holiday.
It remains to be seen whether New Jersey will ever join the growing number of states that offer this type of tax relief.
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