What you need to know about NJ tax holiday

By CBS News Philadelphia Staff

August 28, 2023 / 10:51 AM / CBS Philadelphia

TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- A Sales Tax Holiday started Saturday in New Jersey to help people with the cost of going back to school.

The holiday applies to computers, instructional materials, and school supplies. As well as sports and recreational equipment.

School is right around the corner, and @NJTreasury encourages students, parents, & educators to take advantage of the second Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 26- Sept. 4. Learn more: https://t.co/NE1OsmMaUN pic.twitter.com/3J8GqDHlDJ

There are some limits though.

The holiday applies to $1,000 worth of school supplies and computers under $3,000.

Here are some of the retail sales allowed during Sales Tax Holiday:

Click here for the full list.

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First published on August 26, 2023 / 6:07 PM

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