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Tax Free Weekend ~ August 5-7, 2011 ~ North Carolina

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty

Don't forget to put August 5-7 Tax Free Weekend on your calendar!!

North Carolina is offering two tax free weekend events during 2011. The first tax free weekend applies to general merchandise, and the second applies only to Energy Star products. Plan your kids' back-to-school shopping, along with the purchase of any major appliances, around these two events to take advantage of the best savings.

North Carolina' Tax Free Weekend Dates:

North Carolina' Tax Free Weekend: The tax free weekend for general merchandise purchased in North Carolina is scheduled for August 5-7, 2011 and applies to the following items:

  • Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100
  • Sports and recreation equipment under $50
  • Computers under $3,500
  • Computer equipment under $250

North Carolina's Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday: In North Carolina, the Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for November 4-6, 2011 and applies to the following Energy Star purchases:

  • Clothes washers
  • Freezers
  • Refrigerators
  • Central air conditioners
  • Room air conditioners
  • Air-source heat pumps
  • Geothermal heat pumps
  • Ceiling fans
  • Dehumidifiers, and
  • Programmable thermostats

Smart Shopping Strategies for Tax Free Weekend:

The best way to save even more more during tax free weekend is to use good common sense. For example, make sure that you compare prices at several different stores, whether online or in person, and use coupons when you can.

In addition, don't buy anything you don't need just because of the tax free weekend. After all, the sales tax rate in North Carolina is 5.75%, so that amount - plus any local sales tax, if applicable - is what you'd be saving during the sales tax holiday. In reality, you may find that you're able to save more money during the week before or the week after the sales tax holiday, so don't confine yourself to doing all of your back-to-school shopping during North Carolina's tax free weekend event.

Don't forget to put August 5-7 Tax Free Weekend on your calendar!!

Comments (3)

FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Frank and Karen - Tax free shopping periods are extremely popular in some states.  New York State has had such events many times over the years.

Jul 16, 2011 01:24 AM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
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Marc ~ Tax free weekends are very popular here because they coincide with back to school shopping where parents can save a ton of money!!

Jul 16, 2011 01:29 AM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

That is way too cool!  I wish we had a Tax Free day around here.  But then again,.... you have probably seen in the news the state of WI's government. 

Jul 16, 2011 01:37 AM