Just like that, the new school year has arrived! Like many others, I’m starting to get ready for back-to-school shopping. With my kids heading into 5th, 8th, and 11th grades, we’ll need to buy not just school supplies but also items for extracurricular activities like music books and dance gear. This year’s estimated costs are a bit higher than before, so Virginia’s upcoming tax-free weekend could be a great way to save some money for our family.
What is Tax-free Weekend?
During the sales tax holiday, you can purchase eligible school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, as well as Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without having to pay sales tax.
When Is It?
August 1-3, 2025. The 3-day sales tax holiday starts the first Friday in August at 12:01 am and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm.
What It Covers
School supplies, clothing, and footwear
- Qualified school supplies - $20 or less per item
- Qualified clothing and footwear - $100 or less per item
Hurricane and emergency preparedness products
- Portable generators - $1,000 or less per item
- Gas-powered chainsaws - $350 or less per item
- Chainsaw accessories - $60 or less per item
- Other specified hurricane preparedness items - $60 or less per item
Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products
- Qualifying Energy Star™ or WaterSense™ products purchased for noncommercial home or personal use - $2,500 or less per item
Types of Eligible School Supplies, Clothing and Footwear
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For additional information on Virginia's Tax-Free Weekend, visit: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday | Virginia Tax
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