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Tax-free shopping typically runs in late July and early August.
Only certain states support tax-free purchases on Apple products.
iPhones, iPads, and Macs could qualify depending on the state.

Interested in a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac but put off by high prices? Residents in select states can soon purchase these items without sales tax.

Tax-free periods generally occur in July and August, focusing on back-to-school needs. While many states waive tax on various goods, only a few extend this to Apple devices and accessories.

Also: Apple confirms price increases are coming - how much will it cost you?

These opportunities arrive as Apple raises prices on multiple items. Higher memory chip costs have led retailers to increase prices on popular devices to protect margins. Buyers now face 15% to 25% higher costs on iPads, MacBooks, and similar products compared to recent months.

Which states qualify? They are Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Below is the breakdown by state, including dates and eligible Apple products.

Alabama

Dates: July 17-19, 2026

Products:

Computers (under $1,173)
Macs
iPads
Accessories (only if purchased with the computer and the total sale is under $1,173)
Keyboards
Mice
Apple Pencil
Speakers/HomePods
Monitors
Printers
Computer storage media, diskettes, compact disks
Apple and third-party software (non-recreational)

Notes:

The total sales price of all tax-exempt items cannot exceed $1,173. Computers and accessories such as keyboards, mice, speakers, and monitors qualify only when bought together with a computer under that limit.

Visit the Alabama Department of Revenue website for more details.

Arkansas

Dates: August 1-2, 2026

Products:

All Macs
All iPads
All iPhones
Printers
Apple Vision Pro
Accessories
Keyboards
Mice
Apple Pencil
Displays

Notes: Visit the State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration website for more details.

Massachusetts

Dates: August 8-9, 2026

Products:

Any item priced at $2,500 or less qualifies for tax-free purchase. Spending over $2,500 on one item makes the full amount taxable. Multiple items can be bought tax-free even if the combined total exceeds $2,500, provided each stays at or below the limit.

Notes: Visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue website for more details.

Missouri

Dates: August 7-9, 2026

Products:

Computers ($1,500 or less)
Macs
iPads
Accessories and other products ($1,500 or less)
Displays
Keyboards
Mice
Apple Pencil
Speakers/HomePods
RAM upgrades
Storage drives
Microphones
Printers
Scanners
Hard drives
Flash drives
Apple and third-party software (non-recreational) ($350 or less)

Notes:

Computers and related accessories at $1,500 or less, along with software at $350 or less, qualify.

Visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website for more details.

New Mexico

Dates: July 31 - August 2, 2026

Products:

Computers ($1,000 or less)
Macs
iPads
Accessories and other products ($500 or less)
Keyboards
Mice
Apple Pencil
Displays
Speakers/HomePods
Computer cables
RAM
Microphones
Hard drives (including Apple TV)
Flash drives
Printers
Printer supplies (e.g., Lifeprint paper)

Notes:

Computers at $1,000 or less qualify. Related accessories like speakers, printers, keyboards, and mice at $500 or less also qualify.

Visit the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department website for more details.

Tennessee

Dates: July 31 - August 2, 2026

Products:

Computers and accessories ($1,500 or less)
Macs
iPads
Accessories and other products (when purchased with computer)
Displays
Keyboards
Mice
Apple Pencil
Speakers/HomePods
Cables

Notes:

Computers and specific accessories at $1,500 qualify. Accessories include Apple Pencils, speakers, displays, keyboards, mice, and cables. Items not bought with a computer do not qualify.

Visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue website for more details.

Virginia

Dates: August 7-9, 2026

Products:

Cellphone chargers ($60 or less)
Cellphone batteries ($60 or less)

Notes:

Tax-free purchases apply only to cellphone chargers and batteries priced at $60 or less.

Visit the Virginia Department of Taxation website for more details.

West Virginia

Dates: July 31 - August 3, 2026

Products: iPads ($500 or less)

Notes:

The tax exemption applies only to laptop and tablet computers priced at $500 or less.

Visit the West Virginia Department of Taxation website for more details.

Overall, tax-free deals on Apple products remain limited. Only eight states participate, mostly in the southeast. Residents outside these areas, such as in New York, would need to travel, which often proves impractical. Options in participating states are further restricted by product type and price caps.

Extending these deals into September would better align with new iPhone launches and other releases, offering greater value to buyers. Still, those in qualifying states needing a device or accessory soon should plan purchases during the specified windows to reduce costs.