The tax holiday starts Friday, July 31 and ends Sunday, August 2, so if you are getting your kids ready for back to school, it’s good to know which items are tax exempt.
- Shoes and clothing that are less than $100
- Computers that are less than $1,000
- Computer monitors, speakers, printers, keyboards, microphones, or other computer hardware that are less than $500
- School supplies that students normally use in a standard classroom priced at $30 or less per item
- E-Readers (if the model has computing functions such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Tablet computers
- School backpacks less than $100
- Handheld calculators under $200
- Baby clothes & diapers
Eligible items can also be purchased online if you don’t want to battle large crowds. For more information, visit: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/news-alerts/tax-holiday
