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Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 15
Apple Lists 10-State 2026 Tax Holidays for Macs, iPads as Florida Runs 32 Days
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 15

Apple Lists 10-State 2026 Tax Holidays for Macs, iPads as Florida Runs 32 Days

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 15

Summary

  • Apple’s 2026 tax-holiday schedule starts July 17 in Alabama and covers 10 U.S. states, letting shoppers buy select devices online or in stores without state sales tax during state-set windows.
  • Florida has the longest stretch—July 20 to Aug. 20—while most other holidays last two to four days, including New Mexico and Tennessee from July 31 to Aug. 2 and Massachusetts on Aug. 8-9.
  • Eligibility varies sharply by state: Arkansas exempts a broad list including Macs, iPads, iPhones and Vision Pro with no stated price cap, while West Virginia limits the break to iPads at $500 or less.
  • Price ceilings range from $2,500 per item in Massachusetts to $1,500 in Florida, Missouri and Tennessee, with Virginia restricting Apple eligibility to chargers and batteries priced at $60 or less.
  • Apple said some savings may appear only on the final receipt, and some states require accessories to be bought with a computer or for school use.

Insights

Beyond the sticker price savings, what are the hidden costs of these tax-free events?
If economists doubt their value, why do states continue offering sales tax holidays?