Apple recently updated its website with a list of products eligible for the upcoming 2026 sales tax exemptions in select US states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The tax-free holiday runs between July 17 and August 20 depending on the state, with the exact dates in each state listed on Apple’s website.
Sales tax exemptions provide a limited time option to purchase select Apple products online or in-store without paying sales tax. Apple says the tax savings may not show up at checkout, but will be reflected on the final receipt.
Apple products eligible for tax exemptions vary by state, and there are also price limits in some states. The most common eligible products include certain Macs, iPads, and related accessories, but the iPhone and Apple Vision Pro are also eligible in a few states. All this information is described on the page.
Sales tax exemptions are especially beneficial to students because the tax savings can be combined with the Apple Back to School promotion, which gives students a free or discounted accessory or gift card with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad. The promotion just started rolling out today in select Asian countries and will likely debut in the United States soon.
