Rack Up on Savings During This Year’s Tax Free Weekend

Tax Free Weekend Shopping Tips

1. Do Your Research – Find out what items are tax free in your state so you won’t be disappointed at the register during checkout. 
2. Get organized before shopping – Take an inventory of what you already have and what you would need to get. The ultimate goal is to save money; so making unnecessary purchases defeats the overall purpose. 
3. Make sure your tax free savings outweigh savings from other types of coupons
4. Think about items that you would normally purchase in the near future and buy them during tax free weekend to save extra money. For example, holiday items and costumes can be bought now instead of during that season when prices are slightly elevated due to the demand for the product.
5. Look over your receipt(s) in detail to ensure that you are receiving the proper tax savings and that you did not pay sales tax on exempt items. 
6. Take advantage of any memberships that you have with stores like Sams Club, Office Depot, Staples, etc. 
7. Know your prices. Don’t just buy something because it is tax-free. Some places will raise prices during tax-free weekend to make extra money. Be sure the deal that you’re getting is really a deal. 
8. Save your receipts just in case you need to return something or to see how much money you saved throughout the weekend. 
9. Shop at both local and major stores. A lot of shoppers will be crowding major stores, outlet malls, and traditional malls, however, some of the best deals can be found at smaller, local shops. 
10. The last tip is so important we had reiterate it again. Make a list and stick to the list. Impulse buying causes most shopper to bust their budget and throw away all of the savings they expected to get.