Buying a new Apple device? You can get it tax-free in 8 states - but only on these dates

Buying a new Apple device? Tax-free Apple shopping is scheduled for specific windows in eight U.S. states, with eligibility limited to certain products. The article says tax-free sales typically run in late July and early August, often tied to back-to-school demand, but only some states explicitly include iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The states listed are Alabama (July 17–19, 2026), Arkansas (August 1–2, 2026), Massachusetts (August 8–9, 2026), Missouri (August 7–9, 2026), New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each state has separate rules on price caps and qualifying accessories, including Alabama’s $1,173 threshold and Massachusetts’s $2,500 per-item limit with special treatment when multiple qualifying items are purchased. The report notes Apple has also been raising prices.