Sales Tax Holidays, Save Your Medicare BenefitsIt’s almost back to school time, and when you’re a parent, that means it’s back to school shopping time.  I don’t know why, but it always catches me by surprise. I should know better. The kids have grown and they need new clothes, and shoes. Their backpacks are worn to threads so they need new back packs and lunch boxes. It’s warm here now, but soon they’ll even need jackets and sweaters and snow boots!

All of this shopping can get expensive, and some states offer sales tax holidays to make your back to school shopping a little more affordable. Other states offer sales tax holidays to help you buy supplies to prepare for hurricane season, or to help you afford energy-efficient appliances.

So if you want to save a few bucks, learn about sales tax holidays in your state, and plan your shopping to take advantage of the discounts.

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