4-States back-to-school tax-free weekend guide!

(KOAM) - Shoppers in four states are preparing for the upcoming tax-free weekend, offering significant savings on back-to-school essentials.

Here is some information for the 4-States ahead of the tax holiday. Keep scrolling to check out some events.

Missouri

While Missouri is having a sales tax holiday, several cities have opted out of participating. In these locations, city sales tax will still be collected on qualifying holiday items, although state sales tax will not be applied.

• Branson
• Carl Junction
• Carthage
• Cassville
• Joplin
• Monett
• Mount Vernon
• Noel
• Neosho
• Click here to view the full list

Oklahoma

Oklahoma takes part in the Sales Tax Holiday from August 2-4, 2024. According to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, retailers are prohibited from charging state tax on items that are tax-exempt during the sales tax holiday weekend.

Arkansas

Arkansas participates in the tax free weekend from August 3-4, 2024.

In Arkansas, “All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.” That’s according to the Arkansas Department of Financial and Administration website.

You can find the AR Holiday Itemized List here .

Have questions? You can find answers to common questions here.

Kansas

Kansas does not have a sales tax holiday, but many cities like Fort Scott organize their own savings holiday each year.

Reach out to your local Chamber of Commerce to see if local retailers have planned sales.

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